PremiumPremiumTennisKiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB ClassicRanked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.12 Jan 04:43 AM
Tennis|UpdatedWeather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic returnThe world No 12 was last at the ASB Classic in 2023, when bad weather forced play indoors.12 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumSportASB Classic winner reveals special message before completing rare featElina Svitolina and husband Gael Monfils claim a rare title in the same city.12 Jan 01:00 AM
TennisFrom ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters mostThe world No 28 Norrie opens the night session on Monday against Hugo Gaston.11 Jan 05:00 PM
TennisMission complete as Elina Svitolina wins women's ASB Classic titleIt was the perfect end to her comeback, after being off the WTA tour since last September.11 Jan 06:26 AM
Tennis'I went out with a fight': Rising Filipino star reflects on ASB Classic run and local support11 Jan 03:43 AM
SportASB Classic: Semi-final heartbreak for Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina on course for titleWatch10 Jan 09:35 PM
Tennis‘Crazy battle from start to end’: Wang edges Eala in ASB Classic thrillerXinyu Wang saved a match point before turning the three-hour epic around.10 Jan 09:05 AM
Tennis'I had a feeling': How Wawrinka's ASB Classic withdrawal unfoldedThe Swiss great's exit has resulted in 2024 champ Alejandro Tabilo joining the main draw. 10 Jan 06:23 AM
TennisElina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spotASB Classic top seed Elina Svitolina on never giving up, finding a little opportunity and her tough road to the tournament semi-finals. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 07:17 PM
Tennis'Everybody wants to beat you': Svitolina fights back for ASB Classic survivalIn arguably the best match of the tournament so far, the top seed found a way to win.09 Jan 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTennis'Goldfish memory' helps Iva Jovic fight back into ASB Classic semi-finalsSaturday's clash will be the second WTA Tour semi-final of the teenager's career.09 Jan 06:47 AM
TennisASB Classic: Rising Filipino star's family standards and her 'big no-no' on courtThe 20-year-old world No 50 is chasing her first WTA tour final in Auckland.09 Jan 05:16 AM
TennisControversial wildcard 'should not have been granted' - Tennis KenyaAbdelkader won only three points in a 6-0, 6-0 loss in Nairobi.08 Jan 07:22 PM
TennisASB Classic: Svitolina gets 'back to the spirit of fighting' for win'I feel like we didn’t play an ideal match, but we fought today and it was a close match.'08 Jan 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportNadal on speed dial: The Filipino trailblazer lighting up the ASB ClassicAlexandra Eala, 20, is already ranked No 50 and a graduate of the Rafa Nadal academy.08 Jan 05:26 AM
TennisSports minister demands answers after fans told to hide Croatia shirts at ASB ClassicMark Mitchell is asking for answers after a fan's bad experience at the ASB Classic.08 Jan 12:46 AM
TennisASB Classic: Seeds settle as first quarter-finalists foundTwo of the tournament's top-seeded players moved on in straight sets. 07 Jan 09:02 AM
SportFrom college dream to WTA rocket: How Covid nudged Iva Jovic towards tennis stardomThe American teenager is seen as the next big thing on the WTA tour.07 Jan 03:54 AM
Tennis'Go to Kmart and buy a shirt': Fans ordered to hide Croatian colours at ASB ClassicJoseph Erceg said security told him his shirt was 'too controversial and political'.07 Jan 03:02 AM
OpinionNathan LimmChardonnay and fancy cheese: What's it like in a corporate box at the tennis?OPINION: Nathan Limm details the best and worst of the wine, food and faulty furniture.07 Jan 01:52 AM
Tennis'Never say never': Venus Williams keeps door open on future Auckland appearancesThe 45-year-old American has played only five singles matches since July.06 Jan 07:00 PM
SportTears and grit as Barry’s ASB Classic dream is crushed in first-round routThe 23-year-old Kiwi wildcard went in as a $19 outsider at the TAB.06 Jan 02:53 AM
SportHow Auckland became the late-career home court for Venus WilliamsThe 45-year-old will play her 1101st WTA singles match in the city on Tuesday.05 Jan 06:00 PM
SportASB Classic day two preview: Venus, Svitolina and Kiwi wildcardNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to a big second day at the women's ASB Classic, with American icon Venus Williams, top seed Elina Svitolina and a Kiwi wildcard.Watch05 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisASB Classic: American star's double act; second seed fallsIva Jovic found herself in rare territory on the opening day of the ASB Classic.05 Jan 08:50 AM
PremiumPremiumTennis'A good decision': ASB Classic star Svitolina on mental-health breakLast time she was in Auckland she beat Caroline Wozniacki and outlasted Emma Raducanu.05 Jan 02:37 AM
SportHow chance chat led to big change of plans for Venus Williams at ASB ClassicWilliams holds 14 grand slam doubles titles, all alongside sister Serena.04 Jan 05:00 PM
TennisHow Kiwi wildcard hopes to overcome massive ranking gulf of more than 550 placesShe is the only Kiwi in the women’s singles main draw after Lulu Sun withdrew.04 Jan 05:38 AM
Tennis2026 Womens ASB Classic tournament previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the 2026 Women's ASB Classic and analyses the major contenders for the title. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jan 05:03 AM
TennisWhy Venus Williams is still embracing discomfort and chasing tennis joy at 45She has played only 20 matches since 2022 after major injury setbacks.04 Jan 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisASB Classic second seed on fame, bouncing back and being proud of her billionaire fatherEmma Navarro has career wins over Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka.03 Jan 04:57 AM
