EPISODE · Jan 2, 2021 · 7 MIN
Karl Budge: ASB Classic director adjusting to starting the year without the tournament
from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine · host Newstalk ZB
A very unfamiliar start to 2021 for ASB Classic director Karl Budge.This time of year typically marks the start of the women's draw at the tennis tournament, and a week before the men's one gets underway.But in October - due to Covid-related concerns - the event had to be cancelled for 2021, ridding New Zealand of its premier tennis event.Budge admitted to Elliot Smith it hurts."It's obviously been a tough year for a lot of people in our industry. A lot of great events weren't able to go ahead, but we've been really buoyed by the support we've had."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A very unfamiliar start to 2021 for ASB Classic director Karl Budge. This time of year typically marks the start of the women's draw at the tennis tournament, and a week before the men's one gets underway. But in October - due to Covid-related...
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