Jack Sock tells Lleyton Hewitt to challenge point in Hopman Cup match.

Naomi Broady is into the ASB Classic third round and talks to NZ Herald about Ivanovic, local support and financial struggles.

Caroline Wozniacki talks 'rusty' perfomance at ASB Classic after struggling past world number 57 Danka Kovinic 6-4 6-4 in her first round match-up.

Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard look to the action on Tuesday with big name stars in action and our Kiwi hope Marina Erakovic as well.

Tennis star has learned to love her curves, despite years of "flack" for her physique.

Ana Ivanovic is aiming to be a more consistent player in 2016, and maintaining her perfect record in Auckland would be the ideal way to start.

Radio Sport’s Matt Brown and the New Zealand Herald’s Michael Burgess analyse the men’s field named for next month’s ASB Classic.

Marina Erakovic will be wanting to forget about her 2015 grand slam season fairly quickly after suffering her fourth straight opening round defeat today, after having to withdraw midway through her first ever appearance on centre court at the US Open.

Images of the men's Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

Club tennis players will have to down rackets at 6pm if a little-known clause in Auckland Council's draft Unitary Plan makes it through to the final document.

The New Zealand flag continues to be flown at the Australian Open with Auckland's Michael Venus scoring an upset win in the doubles second round.

With temperatures reaching 44c in Melbourne, it's been taking its toll on the players and fans at the Australian Open tennis tournament.

Forget yachting stopovers and short form netball - it's time for local government to get serious about supporting our two annual professional tennis tournaments.

John Isner has won his second Heineken Open, beating Yen-Hsun Lu in straight sets at Stanley St this afternoon.

Fifth seed Philipp Kohlschreiber needed to draw on all his 10 years of experience playing in Auckland's unique Stanley St venue to get past his first-round opponent.

Venus Williams talks about surprising herself with some of the shots she plays, never taking pity on an opponent, the joys of being a part owner of the Miami Dolphins, her karaoke battles with Serena and thoughts on rugby.

Ana Ivanovic talks about being offered a role as an assassin in a Hollywood movie, learning forehands from Monica Seles, experiencing the haka live at the Beijing Olympics and being recognised all over the world.

It might be just the first tournament of the year, when players are a little rusty after the off-season, but there are positive signs.

Seven players in the top 30, 19 Grand Slam titles altogether, and an alltime great in the field has Auckland women's tennis classic director Karl Budge purring with what is on offer.

A rooftop apartment complete with spa, swimming pool and sauna will provide the best seats in the house for two lucky punters heading to the tennis early next year.

Seven times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been confirmed for Auckland's ASB Classic.

ASB Classic tournament director Karl Budge is a big fan of Ana Ivanovic but he probably wouldn't mind too much if she lost a few matches in the coming weeks.