Last Updated on January 1, 2023
The ASB Classic is a series of tournaments ATP 250 and WTA 250 on the ATP and WTA tour that will take place on the hard courts at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.
ASB Tennis Centre is not only known for hosting ASB Classic tennis tournaments, but it is also home to a New Zealand Davis Cup team. The center has 3 indoor courts as well as 9 outdoor including the stadium court. The main show court has a seating capacity of 3,000.
The 2023 ASB Classic is the 36th edition of the tournament for women and the 45th edition for men. It will take place from 2 to 8 January 2023 for the women, and from 9 to 14 January 2023 for the men.
WTA 250 ASB Classic Prize Money
The prize money purse at the WTA ASB Classic in Auckland has seen a small decrease for the 2023 tennis season. Total prize money came to – $259,303, down 6.05% from 2020. The champion in Auckland will receive just over 16% of that total – $43,000 if he wins the trophy. The runner-up will receive a small payout, pocketing $21,400 for her efforts. There is a significant drop off in prize money after the semi-final stage, with the two losing players in that round taking home $11,300 each. Those eliminated in the quarter-finals will receive $5,900 for their efforts. First-round losers will walk away with $1,925.
The below tables give you a full breakdown of prize money for the WTA 250 event in Auckland this year.
WTA Singles Auckland
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $43,000 | €40,086 |
| Runner-up | $21,400 | €19,950 |
| Semifinal | $11,300 | €10,534 |
| Quarterfinal | $5,900 | €5,500 |
| Round 2 | $3,310 | €3,085 |
| Round 1 | $1,925 | €1,794 |
| Q2 | $1,005 | €936 |
| Q1 | $730 | €680 |
WTA Doubles Auckland
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $12,300 | €11,466 |
| Runner-up | $6,400 | €5,966 |
| Semifinal | $3,435 | €3,202 |
| Quarterfinal | $1,820 | €1,696 |
| Round 1 | $960 | €894 |
WTA Auckland Prize Money History
| Year | WTA |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $259,303 |
| 2022 | Not played |
| 2021 | Not played |
| 2020 | $275,000 |
| 2019 | $250,000 |
| 2018 | $250,000 |
| 2017 | $250,000 |
| 2016 | $250,000 |
| 2015 | $250,000 |
| 2014 | $250,000 |
WTA ASB Classic Entry List Will Be Headed by Gauff
The last event in 2020 was won by Serena Williams, beating Jessica Pegula in the final. The American tennis player will not defend her title as she finished her career in 2022
The WTA 250 ASB Classic entry list has been announced and it includes some of the biggest names in tennis. Headlining the event are Coco Gauff and former World. №3 Sloane Stephens. Also included in the field US Open 2021 finalist Leylah Fernandez.
Check out the full entry list below.
Seeds:
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 USA | Coco Gauff | 7 | 1 |
| USA | Sloane Stephens | 37 | 2 |
 CAN | Leylah Fernandez | 40 | 3 |
| USA | Bernarda Pera | 44 | 4 |
 CHN | Wang Xiyu | 50 | 5 |
| USA | Madison Brengle | 57 | 6 |
 MNE | Danka Kovinić | 60 | 7 |
| CAN | Rebecca Marino | 63 | 8 |
Other Players:
- Rebecca Marino
- Elisabetta Cocciaretto
- Tatjana Maria
- Tereza Martincova
- Emma Raducanu
- Linda Fruhvirtova
- Anna Blinkova
- Julia Grabher
- Dalma Galfi
- Tamara Zidansek
- Xinyu Wang
- Lauren Davis
- Catherine Mcnally
- Karolina Muchova
- Sofia Kenin (WC)
- Venus Williams (WC)
- Brenda Fruhvirtova (WC)
- Erin Routliffe (WC)
WTA 250 ASB Classic Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the WTA 250 event in Auckland.
| Stage | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 280 |
| Runner Up | 180 |
| Semifinal | 110 |
| Quarterfinal | 60 |
| Round 2 | 30 |
| Round 1 | 1 |
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ATP 250 ASB Classic Prize Money
The prize fund of the ATP ASB Classic tournament in Oakland is not yet fully known, but the revealed details of how much participants will receive at different stages of the tournament. The champion in Auckland will receive just over 16% of that total – $89,435 if he wins the trophy. The runner-up will also receive a healthy payout, pocketing $47,105 for his efforts. There is a significant drop off in prize money after the semi-final stage, with the two losing players in that round taking home $25,515 each. Those eliminated in the quarter-finals will receive $14,535 for their efforts. First-round losers will walk away with $5,075.
The below tables give you a full breakdown of prize money for the ATP 250 event in Auckland this year.
ATP Singles Auckland
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $89,435 | €83,375 |
| Runner-up | $47,105 | €43,913 |
| Semifinal | $25,515 | €23,786 |
| Quarterfinal | $14,535 | €13,550 |
| Round 2 | $8,565 | €7,984 |
| Round 1 | $5,075 | €4,731 |
| Q2 | $2,285 | €2,130 |
| Q1 | $1,145 | €1067 |
ATP Doubles Auckland
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $27,170 | €25,329 |
| Runner-up | $14,280 | €13,312 |
| Semifinal | $7,740 | €7,215 |
| Quarterfinal | $4,430 | €4,129 |
| Round 1 | $2,590 | €2,414 |
ATP Auckland Total Prize Money History
| Year | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | Not played |
| 2021 | Not played |
| 2020 | $532,695 |
| 2019 | $527,880 |
| 2018 | $501,345 |
| 2017 | $450,110 |
| 2016 | $463,520 |
| 2015 | $464,490 |
| 2014 | $455,190 |
ATP ASB Classic Entry List Will Be Headed by Ruud
The last event in 2020 was won by Ugo Humbert, beating Benoît Paire in the final. The French tennis player decided not to defend his title this year.
The ATP 250 ASB Classic entry list has been announced and it includes some of the biggest names in tennis. Headlining the event are Casper Ruud and Holger Rune. Also included in the field are former top 10 players Cameron Norrie and Diego Schwartzman
Check out the full entry list below.
Seeds:
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 NOR | Casper Ruud | 3 | 1 |
 DEN | Holger Rune | 11 | 2 |
 GBR | Cameron Norrie | 14 | 3 |
 ARG | Diego Schwartzman | 25 | 4 |
| ARG | Francisco Cerúndolo | 30 | 5 |
 KAZ | Alexander Bublik | 37 | 6 |
| USA | John Isner | 41 | 7 |
| ARG | Sebastián Báez | 43 | 8 |
Other Players:
- Adrian Mannarino
- Jenson Brooksby
- Alex Molcan
- David Goffin
- Fabio Fognini
- Pedro Cachin
- Jaume Munar
- Marcos Giron
- Pedro Martinez
- Quentin Halys
- Constant Lestienne
ATP 250 ASB Classic Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the ATP 250 event in Auckland.
| Stage | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 250 |
| Runner Up | 150 |
| Semifinal | 90 |
| Quarterfinal | 45 |
| Round 2 | 20 |
| Round 1 | 0 |
