wta 250
ASB Classic
28 Dec To  05 Jan
Location Auckland New Zealand
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Up a set, Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final against Clara Tauson due to abdominal injury
WTA Auckland, New Zealand

Up a set, Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final against Clara Tauson due to abdominal injury

Playing her first final since 2022, Osaka was forced to call it quits after sealing the first set by a 6-4 scoreline.

By TENNIS.com Jan 05, 2025
Naomi Osaka reaches first final since 2022 in Auckland, will face Clara Tauson for title
WTA Auckland, New Zealand

Naomi Osaka reaches first final since 2022 in Auckland, will face Clara Tauson for title

It’s the four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1’s first final since becoming a mom, too.

By John Berkok Jan 04, 2025
Naomi Osaka completes Hailey Baptiste comeback in Auckland to reach semifinals
WTA Auckland, New Zealand

Naomi Osaka completes Hailey Baptiste comeback in Auckland to reach semifinals

The former world No. 1 rallied from a set down at the ASB Classic and put herself two wins away from her first title since the 2021 Australian Open.

By David Kane Jan 03, 2025
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the Auckland quarterfinals after Mertens, Raducanu withdraw
WTA Auckland, New Zealand

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the Auckland quarterfinals after Mertens, Raducanu withdraw

Osaka overcame a swirling breeze and a lengthy rain break to progress comfortably, 7-5, 6-3, in a match where she was never broken.

By Associated Press Jan 01, 2025
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Auckland with lingering back injury
WTA Auckland, New Zealand

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Auckland with lingering back injury

Second-seeded Elise Mertens also pulled out of the Australian Open tune-up tournament.

By Associated Press Dec 31, 2024
Naomi Osaka wins first match of new season in a return from injury
WTA Auckland, New Zealand

Naomi Osaka wins first match of new season in a return from injury

The four-time Grand Slam champion made a winning return to the court after an almost three-month absence in the first round of the ASB tennis classic in Auckland.

By Associated Press Dec 30, 2024