Sharapova effect sells out Auckland tournament

Last Updated: Monday, January 3, 2011, 13:14

Maria Sharapova underlined her pulling power with Auckland Classic organisers confirming they had sold out all of the day sessions for the entire tournament just minutes before she stepped on court for her first round match.

Sharapova confirmed for Auckland tournament

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 09:32

Sharapova will fine tune her Australian Open preparations at the Auckland Classic.

Pennetta to meet Wickmayer in Auckland final

Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2010, 13:43

Italian top seed Flavia Pennetta advanced to the final of the Auckland Classic after thumping doubles partner Francesca Schiavone 6-3, 6-0 in under an hour.

Peer shrugs off protests, targets return to NZ

Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2010, 12:52

Israel`s Shahar Peer is refusing to be downcast after being subjected to a week of protests at the Auckland Classic and hopes to return to New Zealand in the future.

Dementieva skips Auckland to play for Russia at Hopman

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:00

World number four Elena Dementieva will represent Russia at next year`s Hopman Cup, foregoing the defence of her Auckland Classic title in New Zealand.