Kiwi Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos defeated Williams and Muchova, to end Williams' involvement in the WTA 500 grass-court tournament at the first stage.
Tennis
Wed, Jun 17
The 44-year-old 23-time grand slam singles champion received a rapturous reception in early evening sun by a home crowd.
Wed, Jun 10
It will mark the first game Williams has played since September 2022 at the US Open.
New Zealand
Tue, Jun 9
It was a unique opportunity for Zverev without Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz across the net and the third-ranked German took full advantage on the red clay of Roland Garros.
Mon, Jun 8
Mirra Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion at 19 when the Russian ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the French Open final on Saturday.
Sun, Jun 7
The world number one's wait for a first French Open title continues despite the four-time major winner leading 4-1 in the second set and being two points from victory
Thu, Jun 4
Williams won seven Wimbledon titles and six at the US Open before stepping away from the game in 2022.
Tue, Jun 2
There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of Roland Garros in a five-set stunner today.
Sat, May 30
The top-ranked Sinner was beaten by 56th-ranked Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 after wasting two chances to serve for the match.
Fri, May 29
The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.
Mon, Mar 16
Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.
Tue, Jan 20
Spectator says multiple fans from different countries were told to cover national shirts, disputing organisers’ account of one overzealous security guard.
Thu, Jan 8
The 24-year-old has not played competitively since reaching the final of China’s Guangzhou Open in October.
Sat, Jan 3
World No.14 Naomi Osaka is keen to go one step further next year after being forced to retire from this year's final against Clara Tauson injured.
September 24, 2025
Pauline Eyre told Breakfast that getting rid of line judges for the first time in nearly 150 years just didn't feel right.
July 9, 2025
British music royalty Sir Cliff Richard has been one of many stars to grace the stands over the past fortnight.
"We were ready to play, knew it was gonna be a really, really tough fight today but I'm happy that we get the chance to play again," she told 1News.
July 8, 2025
Christchurch's Georgia Edge joins seasonal ground staff crew, helping prepare the grounds for tennis' most prestigious tournament.
Sport
July 3, 2025
The association, co-founded by Novak Djokovic, says the groups are "a cartel" that holds "complete control over the players’ pay and working conditions".
March 19, 2025
Djokovic, who was bidding for an 11th championship at the Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam title overall, hurt his left leg during his quarterfinal victory against Carlos Alcaraz.
January 24, 2025
Professional tennis players from Russia and Belarus were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 as the nations continued their invasion of Ukraine.
New Zealand-raised British tennis ace Cam Norrie has been dumped out of the ASB Classic in the opening round, and was given a warning after his racquet hit a spectator near the end of the match.
January 7, 2025
The Japanese star had just taken out the first set, when she was forced to withdraw.
January 5, 2025
The fifth seed will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka for the Auckland crown.
January 4, 2025
Two quarterfinals must be played on Saturday morning, before the final four face off later in the day.
