Ana Ivanovic beats Venus Williams to claim Auckland title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 22:52

Ana Ivanovic claimed her first WTA Tour title in more than two years when she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory over fellow former world number one Venus Williams to clinch the Auckland Classic on Saturday.

Ivanovic stands out as Auckland determines final four

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 14:38

Ana Ivanovic continued her compelling form in the Auckland Classic as she swept into the semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Japan`s Kurumi Nara on Thursday.

Zheng wins Auckland title after Pennetta retires hurt

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 14:53

China`s Zheng Jie won the rain-delayed Auckland Classic on Sunday after fourth seed Flavia Pennetta retired hurt.

Rain washes out Auckland Classic final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 7, 2012, 11:39

The Auckland Classic singles final between China`s Zheng Jie and Italian Flavia Pennetta has been put off until Sunday due to persistent rain showers, tournament organisers said.

Zheng upsets Kuznetsova to reach Auckland final

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 13:09

China`s Zheng Jie produced a remarkable comeback against Svetlana Kuznetsova on Friday to beat the former world number two 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the final of the Auckland Classic against Flavia Pennetta.

Top seed Lisicki forced out of Auckland with injury

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 11:42

Top seed Sabine Lisicki was forced out of the Auckland Classic on Thursday when she suffered an abdominal injury during her quarter-final against fellow German Angelique Kerber.

Lisicki overcomes rain delay as seeds crash in Auckland

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 12:58

Top seed Sabine Lisicki overcame a 90-minute delay for heavy rain that halted her momentum to scratch out a tough three-set victory over fellow German Mona Barthel in the second round of the Auckland Classic.

Kuznetsova employs Riske management to advance in Auckland

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 15:14

Svetlana Kuznetsova produced virtually error-free tennis to eliminate Alison Riske from the Auckland Classic on Tuesday.

Arn tips Sharapova out of tennis Auckland Classic

Last Updated: Thursday, January 6, 2011, 11:55

Top seed Maria Sharapova was bundled out of Auckland Classic in the quarter-finals by Greta Arn.

Sharapova survives as seeds tumble in New Zealand

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 14:59

The top two seeds Maria Sharapova and Yanina Wickmayer were both made to battle their way into the quarter-finals of the Auckland Classic on Wednesday while other seeds crashed around them.

Kuznetsova bundled out by Peng in Auckland

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 10:06

Svetlana Kuznetsova squandered a three-game lead in the final set against China`s Peng Shuai and was bundled out of the Auckland Classic.

Maria Sharapova effect sells out Auckland tournament

Last Updated: Monday, January 3, 2011, 18:26

Maria Sharapova underlined her pulling power on Monday 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.