Tennis fans get ready - as well as a huge list of grand-slammers coming to the ASB Classic women's and men's tennis tournaments this summer, off-court hospitality will also be a smash hit at the Stanley St complex.

Big serving American named as one of the headline stars for the 2016 tournament, despite his no-show in Auckland this year.

Kiwi tennis player Michael Venus faces world number one Novak Djokovic at the China Open in Beijing overnight.

Coming out of the locker room for his US Open tennis semifinal last week, Novak Djokovic was asked about the stunning loss the crowd had just witnessed, of fellow champion Serena Williams.

World No.1 repells a spirited fightback from Roger Federer to carve out a four set victory in a riveting final at Flushing Meadows.

After winning her first Grand Slam women's tennis title at age 33, Flavia Pennetta provided this US Open full of surprises with one last twist.

'Wherever Drake cheers, losing follows. The curse continues. #SerenaWilliams', one social media user shared on Friday.

Unseeded Italian Roberta Vinci has spectacularly ended Serena Williams' quest for an elusive calendar-year grand slam with a semi-final boilover at the US Open in New York.

Two legendary athletes approaching the end of their illustrious careers could stand in the winner's circle for the final time this weekend - but that's where the similarities end for Roger Federer and Floyd Mayweather.

Former tennis pro James Blake "slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained" in front of Grand Hyatt hotel by officers who thought he was someone else.

Cool Swiss Roger Federer restored order after Andy Murray lost his rag in an explosive exit from the US Open in New York.

Two-time champion Rafael Nadal crashed to his earliest US Open exit in 10 years yesterday when Italy's Fabio Fognini pulled off a sensational 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 third-round victory.

The human headline admitted the past three weeks had been "tough" in the wake of his infamous sledge of Stan Wawrinka that rocked the tennis world.

The biggest story of the US Open over the next few weeks will be Serena Williams.

Former world number one Venus Williams and and Grand Slam finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be playing in Auckland.

Nick Kyrgios will be treading a delicate line for the next six months after being put on notice that he faces a four-week ban and a heavy fine if he steps out of line again.

His on court antics would suggest he's going to get into a fight sooner or later so it should come as no surprise to see Nick Kyrgios taking to the boxing ring.

Nick Kyrgios is living up to the bad example set by the sport's notorious bad boys, writes David Leggat.

It's been 31 years since he won a grand slam title but 56-year-old John McEnroe believes he could beat women's world number one Serena Williams.

The world's best tennis player complained to an umpire that his game was being affected by the smell of marijuana during the semifinal.

I think I have Nick Kyrgios figured out - he's really Benjamin Button., Paul Lewis writes.