ASB Classic: Casper Ruud on return to Auckland, golf in New Zealand and impending fatherhood
“It’s been great this weekend so hopefully it stays the same. I think it’s a great tournament. It’s…
ASB Classic: Cameron Norrie on beating Carlos Alcaraz, ATP tour pressure and Auckland success
“Yeah, it’s a weird one now with my family not living here anymore,” said Norrie on Sunday. “It’s…
ASB Classic: Xinyu Wang ends Alexandra Eala run in Auckland WTA semi-final epic
Wang seemed still in mild disbelief, having arrived in Auckland with little or no expectations. “It’s amazing,” she…
ASB Classic: Elina Svitolina beats Iva Jovic in straight sets to march into Auckland final
“It means the world to me,” Svitolina said of reaching the final in her first tournament back. “I’m…
ASB Classic: Stan Wawrinka out of Auckland ATP event, Roberto Bautista Agut gets wildcard
“I checked with his agent [on Friday night] and there was no change. But I got a phone…
ASB Classic: Elina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spot
“I expect this when I go on the court. It’s not easy but I think it pushes me…
ASB Classic: Philippines tennis player Alexandra Eala chases first WTA final after impressive Auckland run
Eala has enjoyed visits to Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, but the main source of satisfaction has come…
ASB Classic: Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala continues run in Auckland WTA event
It has paid off – already – as Eala has quickly climbed the ladder. She first picked up…
Sports Minister to investigate incident at ASB Classic tennis where Croatian supporters were stopped from wearing fan gear
Erceg said he was baffled by the encounter, noting there was no information online indicating that sporting jerseys…
ASB Classic: Venus Williams considers future, Svitolina, Eala advance in Auckland WTA event
“I mean, [tennis] is obviously number one right now,” said Williams. “Everything else is on the back burner,…
Venus Williams exits ASB Classic in first round after loss to Magda Linette
“She pushes you to the spot you don’t want to be and that’s where I was for a…
ASB Classic: Kiwi Monique Barry can’t hide emotions after first-round exit
“I was just trying to do what I could on each point and hope to find some rhythm,…