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'Feels like home': Top American confirms ASB Classic return
Ben Shelton will be making his fourth straight appearance at Stanley St in 2026.
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Game, set and match: Govt $5m nets long-awaited roof for ASB Classic centre court
The new roof is due for completion in 2027 with Tennis Auckland co-funding.
Former national champion tennis player dies in Auckland aged 94
Judith Tinnock won four tennis singles titles and was the sister of an All Black
'It doesn’t feel great': Serena Williams criticises hotel decor choice
The tennis star questioned a New York hotel's display of a cotton plant.
Former world No 1 to return to ASB Classic, in big coup for Auckland tournament
The four-time grand slam champion has risen to No 14 after impressive results.
Rising star and youngest player in WTA top 50 to play 2026 ASB Classic
Her presence will continue the trend of emerging global talent coming to Auckland.
Lulu Sun aiming to use ASB Classic as springboard for career resurgence
New Zealand's top singles player will play at the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland.
Alcaraz wins second US Open title, Trump booed
Carlos Alcaraz beat rival Jannik Sinner across four sets.
Sabalenka beats Anisimova to defend US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title in straight sets.
Venus out of US Open at semifinal stage
Michael Venus and Yuki Bhambri held the advantage in the second set.
Tennis icon's secret cancer battle
Bjorn Borg reveals he has cancer in his forthcoming autobiography.
Kiwi Erin Routliffe makes another US Open final
The New Zealander and her Canadian partner have lost just one set in the tournament.
Osaka knocks out Gauff to reach US Open quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka reached her first grand slam quarter-final in four years.
Multimillionaire CEO claims mix-up after taking cap from child at US Open
He claimed he mistakenly thought the cap was being handed to him.
Maria Sharapova’s superpower: Why the tennis star is redefining success off the court
New York Times: Maria Sharapova on leadership, fashion and future plans.
'What a man-child': US Open fan sparks fury after snatching hat from kid
Kamil Majchrzak issued a plea on social media to find the kid.
Osaka criticises Ostapenko rant in US Open ‘racism’ storm
The Latvian launched an angry tirade after losing to her African-American opponent.
Lulu Sun's US Open journey ends in straight sets
Lulu Sun lost in straight sets to Elise Mertens at the US Open.
Why Taylor Swift's engagement dominated tennis champion's press conference
Swiatek congratulated Taylor Swift on her engagement to Travis Kelce.
US Open return: Venus Williams' spirited fight ends in first-round exit
The victor, 29yo Karolina Muchova, was not born when Williams turned professional in 1994.
Tennis star 'needs help' after US Open meltdown
Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev needs 'professional help' after US Open exit.
Sun ends grand slam drought with maiden US Open win
She beat Camila Osorio 6-4, 2-6, 6-0, showcasing resilience and skill.
'My world was stuck in grey': Naomi Osaka shares post-partum depression struggles
The former world No 1 has revealed details of her upcoming documentary.
Fan-favourite returns to defend ASB Classic men's title
Gael Monfils is the first player confirmed for the 2026 edition of the tournament.
'Shameful': Tennis star shares vile messages after loss in Montreal
Elina Svitolina was attacked by online trolls after her shock loss to Naomi Osaka.
ASB Classic: Exclusive – Tennis arena upgrade under way as council injects $1.5m
The roof project has been a talking point for years – but this is the biggest step yet.
Why Venus Williams is making a surprise comeback to tennis
Venus Williams returns after a 16-month layoff at the DC Open this week.
Sinner wins first Wimbledon title in another Alcaraz classic
The 23-year-old is the first Italian to win at the All England Club.
'Super surreal': Most one-sided Wimbledon final ever as Swiatek triumphs
She won in just 57 minutes in the most one-sided final in 114 years.