The ASB Classic, an annual professional tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand, is a premier event on both the ATP and WTA tours. Featuring top...
The ASB Classic is a professional tennis tournament held annually in Auckland, New Zealand, featuring both men's (ATP 250) and women's (WTA 250) events.
It typically runs in early January each year at the ASB Tennis Centre in Parnell, Auckland, serving as a crucial warm-up event for the Australian Open.
Matches at the ASB Classic are played on outdoor hard courts, consistent with many lead-up tournaments to the first Grand Slam of the year.
It offers players valuable preparation and match practice ahead of the Australian Open, attracting top international talent due to its timing and prestige.