ASB Classic Tournament Director Nicolas Lamperin on how the event is shaping up ahead of its first day on Monday

The ASB Classic is back on our shores bringing back major names in tennis. 

Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys, Emma Raducanu and kiwi Lulu Sun are among the women returning to the court. 

Qualifying for the women's tournament has begun today and will continue tomorrow.

ASB Classic Tournament Director Nicolas Lamperin joins the show to discuss how the event is shaping up ahead of its first day on Monday. 

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