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US Open winner Raducanu latest star to join 2022 ASB Classic

The 19-year-old joins the likes of World No.7 Coco Gauff, fellow Grand Slam winner Sloane Stephens and Canadian No.1 Leylah Fernandez in the stacked women's draw.

Auckland •Thu, Nov 17

Novak Djokovic's Australian travel ban reversed

The 35-year-old has revealed his delight that the decision has been reversed.

Australia •Thu, Nov 17

Auckland's Stanley St tennis venue celebrates 100th birthday

The central venue is celebrating the milestone with recently uncovered footage from its past which shows some of the country's best on it before it adopted blue courts.

Auckland •Thu, Nov 17

Djokovic to have 3-year ban from entering Australia overturned

Tennis star Novak Djokovic is hoping to be cleared to play at next year's Australian open.

Australia •Tue, Nov 15

NZ's oldest tennis club unearths archival gold for big anniversary

Parnell Lawn Tennis Club now has a special window into its past thanks to preparations for its 150th birthday this weekend.

Fri, Oct 28

Tennis legend Becker teaching fellow inmates fitness, nutrition

The 54-year-old sports star is said to have his own private cell and his behaviour in prison has been described as impeccable.

UK And Europe •Fri, Oct 21

ASB Classic add Danish teenage star Holger Rune to men's draw

Rune has already climbed to 26th on the ATP World Rankings and is currently the highest rated Danish player since ranking began 50 years ago.

Tue, Oct 18

Rafael Nadal becomes dad for first time - report

Tennis great's wife has given birth to a boy in Spain, according to a Spanish newspaper.

Sun, Oct 9

ITF tennis events returning to Wellington, Tauranga this summer

The tournaments are expected to attract an international contingent of up-and-coming players to New Zealand in December.

Fri, Sep 30

Roger Federer thanks wife and supporters in emotional last match

Roger Federer has ended his legendary tennis career, thanking his family and fans following his doubles loss with Rafael Nadal.

UK And Europe •Sat, Sep 24

Roger Federer thanks wife and supporters in emotional last match

Roger Federer has ended his legendary tennis career, thanking his family and fans following his doubles loss with Rafael Nadal.

UK And Europe •Sat, Sep 24

Roger Federer loses last match with doubles partner Rafael Nadal

“It's been a perfect journey,” Federer said. “I would do it all over again.”

UK And Europe •Sat, Sep 24

Federer gets swansong wish, will play with Nadal in final game

Roger Federer will team up with great rival Rafael Nadal in doubles at the Laver Cup in London in what the Swiss legend has announced will be his final match.

Fri, Sep 23

Watch: Medvedev gestures and boos at crowd in bizarre meltdown

Daniil Medvedev lost his temper and the match in the second round in Metz.

Fri, Sep 23

Nadal leads tributes to Federer after tennis great retires

The tennis world has flooded Roger Federer with congratulatory messages and memories after the 41-year-old announced this morning he is retiring from the sport.

Fri, Sep 16

New World No.2 Casper Ruud returning to Auckland's ASB Classic

Ruud, 23, was announced on Tuesday morning fresh off finishing as the runner-up of this year's US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Tue, Sep 13

'I'm gonna look like an idiot' - Kyrgios blows point with foul shot

"I don't think I have ever seen that," a stunned US Open commentator said.

North America •Mon, Sep 5

Kyrgios cruises past No.1 seed Medvedev at US Open

The Aussie tennis star has a good chance to reach the final after his round 16 win.

North America •Mon, Sep 5

US Open: Kyrgios fined $12,000 for profanity during match

Kyrgios was warned after using profanity toward someone in the stands.

Fri, Sep 2

Nick Kyrgios complains of marijuana smell in US Open win

Kyrgios said he was struggling to breathe and the smell was "probably not something I want to be breathing in in-between points".

North America •Thu, Sep 1

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Latest Stories

US Open winner Raducanu latest star to join 2022 ASB Classic

Novak Djokovic's Australian travel ban reversed

Auckland's Stanley St tennis venue celebrates 100th birthday

Djokovic to have 3-year ban from entering Australia overturned

NZ's oldest tennis club unearths archival gold for big anniversary

Tennis legend Becker teaching fellow inmates fitness, nutrition

ASB Classic add Danish teenage star Holger Rune to men's draw

Rafael Nadal becomes dad for first time - report

ITF tennis events returning to Wellington, Tauranga this summer

Roger Federer thanks wife and supporters in emotional last match

Roger Federer thanks wife and supporters in emotional last match

Roger Federer loses last match with doubles partner Rafael Nadal

Federer gets swansong wish, will play with Nadal in final game

Watch: Medvedev gestures and boos at crowd in bizarre meltdown

Nadal leads tributes to Federer after tennis great retires

New World No.2 Casper Ruud returning to Auckland's ASB Classic

'I'm gonna look like an idiot' - Kyrgios blows point with foul shot

Kyrgios cruises past No.1 seed Medvedev at US Open

US Open: Kyrgios fined $12,000 for profanity during match

Nick Kyrgios complains of marijuana smell in US Open win

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