ASB Classic a ‘key anchor’ of Auckland’s events strategy
Hopes are high for this year’s tennis tournament, with stars such as Coco Gauff adding sparkle, but the sport faces challenges – not least a badly needed roof.
WATCH: Auckland Tennis CEO Rohan West and tournament director Nico Lamperin.
What’s at stake: ASB Classic organisers are hoping stars like Coco Gauff and Gaël Monfils will generate a bumper event in 2024.
Background: Sponsorship is up for the tournament, which Auckland Unlimited considers an anchor event, but tennis officials’ next challenge is to fund a roof over the venue.
After last summer’s biblical rains, organisers of the ASB Classic tennis tournament have their fingers crossed that stars including world No 7 Coco Gauff will draw the crowds for a bumper event this January.
Gauff is returning to defend her Auckland title and, in a boon for early ticket sales, has
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What’s at stake: ASB Classic organisers are hoping stars like Coco Gauff and Gaël Monfils will generate a bumper event in 2024.
Background: Sponsorship is up for the tournament, which Auckland Unlimited considers an anchor event, but tennis officials’ next challenge is to fund a roof over the venue.
