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World No15 For 2010 ASB CLASSIC

October 29, 2009 10:43 am

Chinese tennis star Li Na has been confirmed for January’s 2010 ASB Classic featuring the Kia Motors Singles and doubles.Currently ranked at a career-high 15 Li Na had an incredible run of results in 2009 to take tennis in the world’s most populous nation to a new high. One of the highlights of her career came last year, at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, where she reached the semifinals, beating Svetlana Kuznetsova and Venus Williams. She has also had 14 wins over top 10 players including Serena Williams when ranked at No1 at the time. More…

Former World No 3 For 2010 Heineken Open

October 21, 2009 4:21 pm

Former world No3 and current top 20 player David Nalbandian of Argentina has been confirmed for the 2010 Heineken Open. The 27 year old has ten ATP singles titles and 10 finals to his credit. Nalbandian is one of the few active players who has a winning head-to-head record against both Nadal and Federer.

Nalbandian is known for his superb consistency, especially in Grand Slams having reached the quarter-finals or better of ten Grand Slams including being a Wimbledon finalist.

The Heineken Open will be held at the ASB Tennis Centre, January 11-16, 2010. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 2 November at any Ticketek outlet or at the ASB Tennis Centre.

Sacha Jones wins ITF Pro Circuit final at Port Pirie

October 19, 2009 2:43 pm

Tennis News Sunday 18 October

Young Auckland tennis player Sacha Jones has won her third ITF Pro Circuit Tournament in Australia.

This afternoon she defeated Alicia Molik of Australia in three sets 3-6 6-1 7-5, at the final of the tournamnet in Port Pirie, Australia. Jones was fifth seed at the tournament.

Last week, Jones also came back from a set down to defeat Molik, to win the tournament in Mount Gambier.

Top Teams Battle In Caro Bowl Tennis

October 19, 2009 2:24 pm

It’s tight at the top as only three points separate the top four men’s teams in the Scarbro Caro Bowl competition after four rounds. West End have now moved into the first place on 25 points, just one ahead of Blockhouse Bay and Parnell with Campbell Park on 22 and Remuera still in with a chance at the semis, four points back.

In the clash of the round West End took on Campbell Park and used their superior depth to come through as 4-2 winners. However Argentine’s Gustavo Gomez and Mariano Pettigrosso playing in the top two spots for Campbell Park proved valuable once again. Gomez defeating Adam Thompson and Pettigrosso having a three set victory over Mark Nielsen in a tough encounter which featured some class play from both competitors.

The two doubles victories and wins by Alistair Hunt and Teo Susnjak at three and four proved the difference between the sides.

As expected defending champs Parnell scored the maximum points over bottom placed Pompallier while Blockhouse Bay accounted for Kohimarama 5-1. The Bay side have made good use of young Kiwi professional Marcus Daniell who has yet to drop a match for his side. Daniell beat Dan Davies in straight sets in his latest contest.

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Auckland Primary Intermediate Schools Tournament

October 17, 2009 8:03 am

Entries are now open for the Auckland Primary Intermediate Schools tourament. Click here for more information and to download the entry form.

Vesnina Returns to ASB Classic

October 14, 2009 12:06 pm

Russian Elena Vesnina, the popular finalist from the 2009 ASB Classic featuring the Kia Motors Singles and doubles has confirmed her return for January’s tournament. After starting the 2009 tournament at No79 in the world and working her way to the final of the ASB Classic she was eventually stopped by top-10 countrywoman Elena Dementieva. The 23 year-old now has a ranking of No22, a career-high after some great results during the past 12 months.

“It will be great to welcome Elena back to the ASB Classic as one of the seeds after her best ever year that has seen her achieve a career high ranking of 22. She was a popular and engaging personality who the public really enjoyed and she had a lot of fans by the time she left Auckland after reaching the final,” says ASB Classic Tournament Director, Brenda Perry.

Tickets will be on sale for the 2010 ASB Classic from Ticketek or Tennis Auckland from Monday 2 November 2009.

Sacha wins Mt Gambier Women’s International

October 12, 2009 3:32 pm

Rising tennis star Sacha Jones has defeated Australian former world number eight, Alicia Molik in three sets to win the Mount Gambier Women’s International tournament.
Jones won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Jones led 4-1 in the first set, but Molik recovered to take the set 6-4. Jones regained her intensity and concentration in the second set to claim the title.
Asked about surrendering the first set advantage, Jones said: "I took my foot off the pedal a little and Alicia raised her game. You have to put that past you and move on."
Jones and Molik have met three times on the Pro Tour so far, with Jones’ winning 2-1.