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‘I can compete’: Kiwi world No 575 ready to face French legend at ASB Classic
Only two Kiwi males in the last decade have won a first-round ASB Classic singles match.
Huge upset: Kiwi defeats top-100 opponent at ASB Classic
It was a remarkable display from the world No 466, as he defied a huge ranking disparity.
Third seed knocked out of ASB Classic
The Canadian, who memorably reached the 2021 US Open final, was overwhelmed by the Belgian
'Probably better': Why Coco Gauff has no issue with indoor courts at ASB Classic
The top seed at the ASB Classic has a different opinion to Emma Raducanu.
ASB Classic boss responds to Raducanu criticism
Raducanu implied that the condition of the indoor courts had been a factor in her injury.
Raducanu in tears after painful ASB Classic exit
Emma Raducanu is out of the ASB Classic - and in the worst way possible.
Venus Williams fairy tale ends at ASB Classic after marathon match
Williams was looking to reach a WTA quarter-final for the first time since August 2019.
Former Grand Slam winner crashes out of ASB Classic
The second seed was "upset but not devastated" at her elimination.
Coco Gauff makes strong start to ASB Classic
The first match of a year is rarely straightforward, but it was an authoritative display.
'Like I was in the UK': Raducanu stunned and delighted by huge Kiwi support
The popular British player was pushed hard by a rising Czech teenager.
Rising US star shrugs off talk about Serena Williams
The world No. seven has lived with immense expectation for most of her life
Former US Open finalist shines early in ASB Classic, while first seed falls
The world No 40 will face much tougher tests this week but it was a strong statement
Rebuilding the ASB Classic: The challenges of getting back to normal service
Getting it going again has been a huge task, accentuated by changes in the landscape
Raducanu ready for new chapter ahead of Kiwi debut
Scan down the list of players this week and most will fixate on the world No 78.
Former Wimbledon finalist taking long road back at ASB Classic
The 28-year-old has relied on wildcards to play tournaments, including some WTA 125 events
Tennis legend confirmed for ASB Classic
The popular American will make her sixth appearance at the Auckland event.
ASB Classic hopeful of luring more stars for men's tournament
There could be more stardust added to the strong Auckland field.
Big names confirmed: World No 3 among strong men’s ASB Classic field
The men’s ASB Classic in 2023 will have one of the strongest fields in recent history.
Focus Sport: One-on-one with new ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin
Newstalk ZB Sport's Matt Brown talks one-on-one with Nicolas Lamperin confirmed to take over as ASB Classic tournament director. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Sport: Artem Sitak tormented by Ukraine war ahead of New Zealand Davis Cup tie
Artem Sitak is tormented by the Ukraine war ahead of New Zealand's Davis Cup tie against Uruguay. Video / NZ Herald
Emma Raducanu reveals painful Open experience
Speaking after the match Emma Raducanu reveals her painful Australian Open experience. Video / Sky Sport / SNTV
Daniil Medvedev slams 'low IQ' crowd
Speaking to American tennis great Jim Courier after the win, Medvedev didn't attempt to hide his frustration with the spectators. Video / Sky Sport / Eurosport
Emma Raducanu stunning defeat of Sloane Stephens
Emma Raducanu of Britain defeats Sloane Stephens of the US in stunning fashion during their first round match at the Australian Open. Video / Sky Sport
John McEnroe tees off on bizarre rant defending Novak
Speaking on ESPN's opening segment of their Australian Open broadcast, John McEnroe went on a strange Novak Djokovic tangent, defending the actions of the recently deported Serbian. Video / ESPN
Focus Sport: Rafael Nadal shares no sympathy for Novak Djokovic being denied entry into Australia
Current world No. 6 Rafael Nadal said he felt sorry that Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia, but added that the he knew for months he could potentially face problems if he arrived without being vaccinated. Video / SNTV via AP
Scott Morrison on Novak Djokovic's cancelled visa, being told to leave Australia
Speaking in a press conference, PM Morrison revealed there had never been an exemption in place and Djokovic’s evidence for a medical exemption was “insufficient”. Video / Pool
Focus Sport: Questions raised about Novak Djokovic's medical exemption
Great Britain's Jamie Murray, team captain Liam Broady and Australian’s James Duckworth and Alex De Minaur question the decision to give Novak Djokovic a medical exemption. Video / SNTV via AP
Doubts over email allegedly from missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
WTA chairman and CEO Steve Simon said in a statement on Wednesday that he doubts a recent email he received from missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai is actually from her. Video / SNTV via AP
Bay's tennis ace debuts for New Zealand in Davis Cup
Reynolds' first match against a player ranked in the top 100
Raducanu makes history wih stunning win over Fernandez in US Open final
Emma Raducanu completed her historic run through the US Open on Saturday by beating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 for her first Grand Slam title. Video / ESPN
The question that made Ash Barty break down
The question that left Ash Barty in tears after winning Wimbledon. Video / Sky Sport
Focus Sport: Serena Williams sobs after Wimbledon heartbreak
Serena Williams sobs after appearing to injure her left ankle at Wimbledon. Video / AELTC via AP
'Absolutely gobsmacked': NZ's newest sporting Dame
Ruia Morrison, the 85-year-old tennis icon, is New Zealand's newest sporting Dame.