Novak Djokovic accepts his decade-long dominance of the Australian Open may be over after suffering his earliest grand slam loss in nine years.

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This afternoon on sports - Nadzeya Ostapchuk done again for doping, The Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Brendon McCullum dropped, ASB Classic Mens semi-finals Joelle Silver vs Marcos Baghdatis.

Four time ASB Classic champion David Ferrer talks to the media after his surprise second round defeat at the ASB Classic on Wednesday.

Adam Cooper brings you the latest sporting news from around the globe, featuring the newest Fifa announcements, cricket and epic tantrums from Australia.

World No. 23 Jack Sock talks to NZ Herald tennis reporter Michael Burgess about umpiring a $20,000 charity match, staying in control on court and playing 33 matches in the space of 33 days.

It's a bumper schedule at the ASB Classic today, with four former champions on centre court as well as two Kiwis facing each other

New Zealand wildcard Michael Venus talks with NZ Herald tennis reporter Michael Burgess after his narrow first round defeat at the ASB Classic.

South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.

Ranked No. 32 in the world in doubles tennis, Kiwi Michael Venus speaks to the Herald.

Croatian tennis star Ana Konjuh is through to the semifinals of the ASB Classic.

Serena Williams has blamed the "abhorrent" conditions in Auckland for her shock second round exit from the ASB Classic.

Matt Brown and Dave Mustard review day two of action at the women's ASB Classic.

The Herald's Michael Burgess talks to former tennis World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, who discusses her fitness, her passion for the game and takes a surprise football quiz on her favourite team, Liverpool.

Serena Williams is here, and today it certainly felt like sporting royalty was in the house.

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.

Serena Williams has pulled out of her only public appearance in Auckland today as news of her engagement spreads like wildfire around the globe.

Kiwi tennis player Artem Sitak reacts to winning the New Zealand Tennis Championships and getting a wildcard into the ASB Classic main draw.

The top seeds will take to the court on day two of the Pascoes NZ Tennis Champs after day one featured limited upsets in blustery

Ajeet Rai and Lauren are the latest New Zealand junior tennis champions after winning their respective boys and girls titles at the 18’s Nationals today. Tournament top seed Rai from Taranaki beat second seed Finn Reynolds (Hawkes Bay) 7-6(2) 6-4 in a boys final which featured contrasting styles. Rai, 17 generally stayed at the baseline and was forced to keep an even head as left-handed Reynolds, 16 varied his game and approached the net as often as possible. Perseverance from Rai paid off in an entertaining contest. The girls final had fourth seed Alter (North Harbour) overcome second seed Nina Parapovich (Waikato) 6-1 7-5, but only after a nervous time in the second set. Alter, 17 was ahead 5-2 but struggled to close out the match as Parapovich, 16 stayed in the points longer in front a large crowd indoors at Albany Tennis Park. Alter also won the doubles title by teaming up with Janvhi Clark (Waikato) to defeat Holly Stewart (Auckland) and Ivy McLean (Wellington) 6-4 6-3. The boys doubles saw Reynolds gain some consolation for his singles loss. Reynolds and Auckland’s Joshua Snowden-Poole won the doubles title 6-4 7-6(2) over Rai and Canterbury’s Dylan Heap.

Join Tony Veitch & Guy Heveldt for the latest sports news, covering the Black Caps win over Pakistan, tennis, and the Brazilian soccer team tragedy.

Kiwi tennis star Artem Sitak looks forward to the New Zealand Tennis Championships, held in Auckland next month.

ATEED's support of Auckland's ASB Tennis Classic is a joke writes Matt Brown.

Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic have added their names to the impressive list of headline acts confirmed for January's ASB Classic.

Join Guy Heveldt for the latest in sport news, covering rugby, cricket and tennis.

American Maurice Allen won the International Long Driver Golf Invitational on Sunday in Auckland defending his title as the best long

Supplied by ASB Classic. In more outstanding news for the ASB Classic, Venus Williams has indicated that she will play doubles with sister Serena in Auckland in January. In a video to fans released by Venus today, the elder of the Williams sister’s talks about her love of playing in Auckland. “I am so excited. Of course I love you all. I feel so at home there. I cant wait to go all the way to the end and bring home the title” said Williams.

Join Guy Heveldt Laura McGoldrick to find out the latest news on the 2017 ASB Classic.​

Jock Sock returning to ASB Classic