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Lauren Davis claimed the ASB Classic in a dominant straight-sets victory that went against all predictions over Ana Konjuh. Reading 6-3, 6-1, it was Davis’ maiden WTA Singles title win, and by all accounts, an upset. Konjuh has risen up the WTA Tour ranks in the past three years and had gone into the final […] READ MORE
Ana Konjuh and Lauren Davis will battle it out for the ASB Classic Trophy in a tournament that has provided headline after headline. It was a day of controversy in Auckland after Jelena Ostapenko suddenly pulled out of the first Semi Final late in the piece. Her opponent, Lauren Davis from America, had battled back […] READ MORE
The big draw at the ASB Classic, Serena Williams, has been dumped out of the tournament after Madison Brengle caused a major upset. It was a match that Williams, the World No.2, was expected to win with relative ease. With a spot in the quarterfinal at stake, Williams struggled with the wind and couldn’t execute […] READ MORE
Serena Williams notched her first win on New Zealand soil as rain managed to once again play a part on day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland, the tournaments most action-packed day in history. Serena Williams Beats Pauline Parmentier To Advance The big drawcard at the ASB Classic, Serena Williams, got her tournament underway […] READ MORE
Rain was the big winner on day one of the 2017 ASB Classic, with persistent drizzle halting much of the action. Shortly before 4.00pm, light drizzle and periodic showers kept the players off court for several hours. The bad weather had been forecast in Auckland, and sadly for the fans, it didn’t shy away. The Results Prior […] READ MORE
Serena Williams has completed her first training session on centre court ahead of Monday’s ASB Classic, just hours after arriving in New Zealand. Williams touched down in Auckland shortly after 6:30am on Friday, and the highest paid sportswoman made an immediate impact. Williams announced her engagement to current boyfriend, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, via a post […] READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.