The opening day at the WTA 250 in Auckland promises to deliver intriguing matchups, with several players using the event as an early measuring stick for the season ahead. Hard courts tend to reward ...

The WTA season begins in Auckland, a stop that often rewards players who arrive prepared and comfortable on hard courts. With many competitors still finding their rhythm after the off-season, ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP)—Top-seeded Elina Svitolina again relied on her "fighting spirit" Thursday, beating wild-card entry Katie Boulter 7-5, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA tournament in ...

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FILE - Venus Williams speaks during a ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium between matches during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in New York.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand in January to instead play for Japan in the United Cup. The four-time major winner had agreed in ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January. Organizers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said ...

AUCKLAND, Nueva Zelanda (AP) — La máxima cabeza de serie, Elina Svitolina, jugará la final del evento del WTA Tour en Auckland por segunda vez después de vencer en la semifinal del sábado por 7-6 (5), ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Elina Svitolina will head to the Australian Open after winning her 19th WTA Tour title Sunday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Top seed Svitolina beat ...

There weren’t any tournaments last week, but with some adjustments to the rankings this week, we’ve got some movement—including one very notable one. Amanda Anisimova moves up from No. 4 to a new ...