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Record-Breaking ASB Classic Delivers On And Off The Court

Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 11:57 am | ASB Classic

In total, 108 players from 31 nations competed at the 2026 ASB Classic, underlining the tournament’s growing international appeal and strength on the global tennis calendar. More >>

Stars And Shining New Lights Set For Exceptional ASB Classic Women’s Field

Friday, 12 December 2025, 3:12 pm | ASB Classic

Tournament Director Nicolas Lamperin is delighted with both the strength and depth of the 22 players confirmed today directly into the WTA event at the Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland from 5-11 January. More >>

World Tennis Star Casper Ruud Returns To ASB Classic In Auckland

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:10 pm | ASB Classic

Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind World #9 American Ben Shelton to confirm for New Zealand’s premier tennis tournament, with both players choosing to play in Auckland for a fourth time. More >>

Triple Grand Slam Champion, Wawrinka Signs Up For ASB Classic

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 7:23 pm | ASB Classic

ASB Classic Tournament Director, Nicolas Lamperin was quick to offer Wawrinka one of the remaining wildcard spots for the tournament as the Swiss star returns to the game at the highest levels. More >>

Stellar Stars Elina Svitolina And Emma Navarro Head Back To ASB Classic

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 8:59 am | ASB Classic

World #14 Elina Svitolina from Ukraine and #15 Emma Navarro from USA are the highest ranked players to contest the 2026 ASB Classic starting on 5 January. More >>

Norrie Returns Home For 10th Crack At ASB Classic Glory In Auckland

Thursday, 30 October 2025, 9:45 am | ASB Classic

The 2026 ASB Classic takes place in Auckland from January 5 to 17, bringing together world-class players, entertainment, and the unique summer atmosphere that has made it one of New Zealand’s premier sporting events. More >>

World’s Best Young Tennis Player Heads Back To ASB Classic In Auckland

Saturday, 11 October 2025, 6:50 pm | ASB Classic

ASB Classic Tournament Director, Nicolas Lamperin said the tournament is thrilled to have attracted Mensik back to Auckland. More >>

Four-Time Grand Slam Champion Returns To ASB Classic In Auckland

Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 7:36 am | ASB Classic

The Japan-born, Los Angeles-based superstar was forced to retire injured in the ASB Classic final in January after winning the first set 6-4, handing the title to Denmark’s Clara Tauson. More >>

Defending Champion Gael Monfils To Return To ASB Classic In Auckland

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 10:13 am | ASB Classic

Monfils is the first player announced for the 2026 ASB Classic with tickets on sale from today for the WTA Women’s event from January 5 to 11 and the ATP Men’s tournament from January 12 to 17 at the Manuka Doctor Arena. More >>

Game, Set, Summertime - The ASB Classic Returns From 5 - 17 January, 2026

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 4:30 pm | ASB Classic

New Zealand’s premier tennis event will once again serve up two thrilling weeks of top-tier WTA and ATP competition, set against the buzz of Auckland’s favourite summer playground. More >>

Week Two Of The ASB Classic Underway

Monday, 6 January 2025, 5:54 pm | ASB Classic

The tournament, which has seen phenomenal attendance, is on track to break the ticket sales record set at last year’s tournament. More >>

Lulu Sun Announced To Open The ASB Classic

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 9:15 am | ASB Classic

The ASB Classic is also thrilled to announce it will be THE place in Auckland to be for New Years Eve with confirmation The Serve will continue operating till late allowing guests to watch world class tennis then continue their celebration into ... More >>

Game On!The ASB Classic Returns In Four Weeks’ Time

Monday, 2 December 2024, 8:11 am | ASB Classic

The ASB Classic is a favourite tournament for many of these players, with the event’s atmosphere, fanbase, local cuisine, and everything that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has to offer being a big draw card. More >>

Trio Of Terrific Tennis Tyros Heading To Auckland For ASB Classic

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 10:51 am | ASB Classic

Considered among the hottest young prospects in world tennis, the super-talented trio of Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli and Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard, are heading to Auckland for January’s ASB Classic. More >>

French Superstar Gael Monfils To Return To The ASB Classic In Auckland

Monday, 25 November 2024, 9:22 am | ASB Classic

Monfils remains one of the most colourful and multi-talented players on Tour, able to pull off some of the most athletic and seemingly impossible shots. At the same time he is perhaps the most humorous and crowd-pleasing player in recent memory. More >>

Fit And Healthy Fan Favourite Set To Return Home For The ASB Classic

Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 9:03 am | ASB Classic

The 29-year-old British player, who grew up in Auckland, has confirmed his entry for January’s ATP men’s tournament as the big left-hander works his way back following the first significant injury lay-off of his career. More >>

Shelton Returns To Chase ASB Classic Title Hopes At His Home-Away-From-Home

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 12:28 pm | ASB Classic

Shelton, who rose to a career-high ranking of No 13 in the world this year, is one of three 21-year-old tennis tyros who have emerged among the game’s top-20 ranked players. More >>

Lulu Sun Set To Shine At The ASB Classic With Tickets On Sale Soon

Friday, 23 August 2024, 11:09 am | ASB Classic

Rising New Zealand tennis star, Lulu Sun has been rewarded for her meteoric rise in the world rankings as the first feature player named for the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland. More >>

A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR THE ASB CLASSIC

Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:03 pm | ASB Classic

The event once again brought significant economic benefit to its host region, resulting in 16,600 visitor nights to the region and injecting $3.4 million into the economy. More >>

Week Two Of The ASB Classic Is Underway Following Record-breaking Sales For Week One

Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:10 am | ASB Classic

Week two of New Zealand’s premier tennis tournament is now underway, with doors open to the ASB Classic Men’s Week (ATP). Following Coco Gauff’s (USA) victory in the women’s singles tournament (WTA), and Anna Danilina and Viktória Hrunčáková’ ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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