AUCKLAND: Auckland Classic organizers have appealed for Serena Williams to return next year despite the world number two lashing out at conditions following her shock second-round exit.

Williams said she “abhorred” the Auckland wind and called the conditions the “least favorite” she had played in after losing 6-4, 6-7 (7/5), 6-4 to world number 72 Madison Brengle on Wednesday.

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