D'arcy And Goran

LISTEN TO KARL BUDGE TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEBig John is back.The ASB Classic has secured the signature of popular American John Isner, and tournament director Karl Budge is confident of attracting at least one more top 10 player for the 2019 event.Budge is aiming for Juan Martin del Potro, who was a big hit this year in his first appearance on Stanley Street since 2009.Del Potro would be a tough get. He's always a marquee player, not far below the 'big four' but has stormed back into prominence this year after reaching the last eight at Wimbledon and the semifinals at Roland Garros (only stopped by Rafa Nadal on both occasions) then finishing runner up to Novak Djokovic in New York.So, is Budge actually confident of landing the Argentine?"Yes, we are," Budge told Radio Sport. "We spoke again on Monday. He is a guy that doesn't make decisions at this time of year. Every year when I have been tournament director he has said no to me at this time. [But] in that November period once he is off tour, stopp