ASB Classic: Ben Shelton on 2026 Australian Open prospects, Trinity Rodman support
“It’s a little bit windy, the conditions here, which is great to start your year,” he said. “You…
Central Hawke’s Bay world No 1 Briana Stephenson steps up at Potts Classic athletics
Her weekend included a personal best in the shot put, and going 0.01s shy of her personal best…
ASB Classic: Czech Jakub Mensik makes history with run to Auckland ATP final
And it was shown again on Friday, as he overcame a challenging schedule – and two quality opponents…
ASB Classic: Sebastian Baez stuns top seed Ben Shelton in Auckland quarter-finals
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ASB Classic: Big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard sets up Cam Norrie clash
“We’re working on the different aspects of the game,” said Perricard. “I trust the process.” Perricard, who grew…
ASB Classic: Kiwi wildcard James Watt impresses in ATP debut against world No 49
But Watt – who had the centre-court crowd on their feet at times – showed he can be…
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…
Classic 1939 Ford flathead V8 truck: From coalfields workhorse to showpiece
Bryan’s parents had Valiants, a Ford flathead truck and a Bedford truck. Bryan’s Ford flathead truck was bought…
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…