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Tsonga puts on a show
In just 67 minutes of court time the Frenchman already pays back a significant share of his appearance fee.

Isner wins tough in US showdown
American kicks off return to Auckland with a marathon three-set win over compatriot Sam Querrey.

Ferrer the gift that keeps on giving
Spaniard David Ferrer played his 33rd match in Auckland and won through to the second round today.

Latest updates: ASB Classic
Latest updates from day three at the ASB Classic Men's event in Auckland.

ASB Classic Men's: Day two updates
The day session at the ASB Classic has just been cancelled - but organisers are hopeful of completing some matches this evening.

All Blacks join tennis stars in new video
World-champion All Blacks put their slick ball-handling skills to the test as ball boys..

Tennis: Kiwi duo's big expectations for 2016
Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell aiming to become one of the best doubles combinations in this country's history.

Pros hold court for young tennis lovers
A group of budding young tennis players listen to the "pros", Scott Lipsky and Eric Butorac, talk at a tennis clinic at Auckland's ASB Tennis arena in central Auckland.

ASB Classic Men's: Day one updates
Latest updates from the ASB Classic men's tournament in Auckland.

Novak Djokovic's awkward first date
The tennis star has revealed how he survived a real-life break point to forge one of the great love matches in tennis.

Tennis: Charismatic Tsonga bounds into town
There's an urban legend from a few years ago that nicely sums up the appeal of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Stephens claims Classic: 'It feels amazing'
For a long time, it felt like Sloane Stephens was never going to claim a WTA title but now she has.

Latest updates: Stephens wins Classic
Sloane Stephens has just lifted the ASB Classic trophy after her straight sets win over Julia Goerges, left to reflect on an outstanding end to an arduous day.

Rained out tennis fans turned away
Fans who were told they could return to watch the rest of yesterday's rained out semifinal are being turned away from the ASB Classic.

Rain delays shape finals picture
Weather could become a major talking point as the ASB Classic reaches its climax.

Tennis: Auckland event '10 times better than Sydney'
If all tennis players were as honest as Sam Querrey, the ATP tour would be a pretty interesting place to be.

Tennis: Seventh time lucky for Goerges
After seven consecutive appearances at the ASB Classic, Germany's Julia Goerges is more than familiar with the Auckland tournament.

Wozniacki yet to 'connect' with Johnson
As one might have expected, yesterday there was a sequel to the Shaun Johnson - Caroline Wozniacki 'match' at the ASB Classic.

ASB Classic won't be played indoors
There is a possibility the ASB Classic final may not be staged, and joint winners declared, if ominous weather predicted for the next