Kaumātua of Aotearoa Māori Tennis, Sir Tamati Reedy says Michael Venus's Men's Doubles French Open win has highlighted the annual National Māori Tennis Championship as a platform to reach elite world competition. The former Aotearoa Māori tennis player recently became the first New Zealander to claim a Grand Slam title since 1979 alongside American partner Ryan Harrison.
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NZ Davis Cup Team open to having their own haka
New Zealand tennis international Michael Venus is open to the idea of introducing a Haka to the Davis Cup side. It is an idea that also has the backing of Aotearoa Māori Tennis.
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NewsHome advantage key for Davis Cup squad
New Zealand's Davis Cup team are hoping that home court advantage will assist them in their clash against South Korea in Auckland in April.
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Jack Sock crowned 2017 ASB Classic Champion.
Tournament 4th seed American Jack Sock was this afternoon crowned the 2017 ASB Classic Champion.
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11-year-old Te Teko tennis champ meets Serena Williams
Hundreds of spectators flocked to day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland to catch a glimpse of tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams in action. One of those fortunate to meet the power sisters was Te Teko boy Kalani Savage, who's already a champion in his own right.
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Memory of the late Mita Mohi remembered at Māori Tennis Champs
The younger brother of the late Mita Hikairo Mohi, Dinny Ratema Mohi made an appearance at this year's National Māori Tennis competition at the Waikato Tennis Centre in Hamilton in commemoration of his older brother. Mita Mohi was a regular participant in the annual competition and was a former Māori Tennis Champion.
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Māori tennis tournament hopes to court Venus Williams
With less than a week to go, the 2016 Aotearoa Māori Tennis Championships kick off in Hamilton on December 27th at the Waikato Tennis Centre.
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NewsWhānau commitment key to young Kalani's sporting success
Whānau commitment and dedication is the key to young Kalani Savage’s success. With just three years playing experience, 10-year-old Kalani has gone from strength to strength both physically and mentally.
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NZ Men's Doubles through to ASB Classic Quarter Finals
The New Zealand men's pairing of Marcus Daniell and Artem Sitak sent the top seeded double pairing packing at the ASB Classic .
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Tennis and Netball stars meet for a friendly match in Newmarket
Aucklanders were treated to a rare tennis street match today between two of the world's top female tennis players. This ahead of the 2016 ASB Classic that kicks off tomorrow in Auckland.
