Not only is Serena Williams the highest paid sportswoman in the world, she can dance too.

Tennis player Serena Williams is believed to be taking some time out today - exploring Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf with fiance

Rafael Nadal has beaten world No.3 Milos Raonic to advance to the final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.

Serena Williams has received a kind draw at the ASB Classic, while Kiwi youngster Jade Lewis will take on one of the icons of the sport in her first WTA match.

If you wanted to understand the impact of Serena Williams in Auckland, there was an early indication of her star power yesterday.

Tiger Woods is among 5 sporting legends who visited NZ at peak of powers.

Serena Williams will be accompanied by security guards around the clock - even when she is at her hotel - and a bigger team when she is making public appearances.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams will be cheered on at the ASB Classic by her biggest fan - new fiance, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.

She was happy to announce her engagement to the world, but tennis superstar Serena Williams may be less keen to share news about her ring.

Serena Williams has arrived in New Zealand - and promptly announced she is engaged.

Caroline Wozniacki was virtually ignored by waiting media as she arrived at Auckland Airport on Friday morning.

Serena Williams has taken to Facebook to say hello to her New Zealand fans.

The presence of Serena and Venus Williams, plus Caroline Wozniacki, is some achievement for the 2017 ASB Classic.

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have played on the world's greatest courts but it's certain an Abu Dhabi motorway won't rank as one of them.

Defending champion Sloane Stephens has joined Ana Ivanovic as a high profile late withdrawal from next week's ASB Classic.

Ana Ivanovic has announced her retirement and has withdrawn from the ASB Classic starting in Auckland next week.

Promising Kiwi tennis player Jade Lewis has plenty on her shoulders but doesn't seem to get fazed by much.

New Zealand's most promising player has been awarded a main draw wildcard in to next weeks' ASB Classic.

New Zealand Davis Cup players Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell have been granted wildcards into the ASB Classic.

Petra Kvitova shared a heartwarming Christmas tweet in response to being bombarded with flowers.

COMMENT: The YWCA's idea of equal pay at the ASB Classic betrays a misunderstanding of current tennis economics, writes Michael Burgess.

Juan Martin Del Potro's injury withdrawal from the ASB Classic is unfortunate, but hardly unexpected.

Roger Federer firmly believes he can add to his 17 career majors when he makes his eagerly awaited comeback at next month's Australian Open.

Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed his withdrawal from the ASB Classic due to injury.

Venus and Serena Williams will pocket just half the prize money of the top male player should either of them win next month's ASB Classic.

Defending champion Michael Venus has been awarded a doubles wildcard for the upcoming ASB Classic.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova suffered serious injuries to her racket-holding hand in an assault.

Tennis New Zealand has today confirmed that after six years, Chief Executive Steve Johns is leaving the organisation to take up the

Tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams will make a special appearance in a charity match against the All Black brothers Julian and Ardie Savea.

Already assured a place in Australian Open history, 16-year-old Destanee Aiava has underlined her standing as a rising star.