New Zealand tennis player Rubin Statham has confirmed his retirement from the sport after 21 years of professional play.

Kiwi tennis player Michael Venus and Croatian doubles partner Nikola Mektic are into the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in Brisbane

New Zealand's Michael Venus and new doubles partner, Nikola Mektic are the top seeds at the Brisbane ATP tournament this week.

The entry list for ASB Classic is one of the most condensed in recent times, with rankings from 21 to 58.

It is now official, New Zealand's Erin Routliffe has become the world No 1 women’s doubles player.