ATP Auckland, New Zealand

Gael Monfils, 38, the oldest man to win a tour-level title since 1977 with Auckland triumph

Gael Monfils, 38, the oldest man to win a tour-level title since 1977 with Auckland triumph

The Frenchman closed out Zizou Bergs with a 6-3, 6-4 victory Saturday for his 13th career trophy.

By Associated Press Jan 11, 2025
Gael Monfils becomes second oldest player to reach ATP final since 1990 with Auckland run

Gael Monfils becomes second oldest player to reach ATP final since 1990 with Auckland run

The 38-year-old meets first-time finalist Zizou Bergs for the ASB Classic trophy.

By Associated Press Jan 10, 2025
Cameron Norrie not defaulted after tossed racquet strikes Auckland spectator, loses minutes later

Cameron Norrie not defaulted after tossed racquet strikes Auckland spectator, loses minutes later

The New Zealand-born lefty, who fell to Facundo Diaz Acosta Tuesday, later said, "I'm not happy with how I behaved."

By Associated Press Jan 07, 2025
Qualifier Alejandro Tabilo wins first ATP title in Auckland over Taro Daniel

Qualifier Alejandro Tabilo wins first ATP title in Auckland over Taro Daniel

"It honestly feels surreal. I feel happy and very emotional," said the Chilean after his 6-2, 7-5 victory Saturday.

By Associated Press Jan 13, 2024
Taro Daniel, Alejandro Tabilo upset Ben Shelton, Arthur Fils to reach Auckland final

Taro Daniel, Alejandro Tabilo upset Ben Shelton, Arthur Fils to reach Auckland final

Daniel is into his first ATP singles title in six years, while Tabilo is into his second out of qualifying.

By Associated Press Jan 12, 2024
Cameron Norrie withdraws from Auckland Classic with wrist injury, Shelton through to semifinals

Cameron Norrie withdraws from Auckland Classic with wrist injury, Shelton through to semifinals

The 19th-ranked Englishman was due to face Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabilo in a quarterfinal Thursday but moments before the center-court match was to begin, news broke that Norrie would not be able to play.

By Associated Press Jan 11, 2024
Ben Shelton dominates as seeded players lose at the Auckland Classic

Ben Shelton dominates as seeded players lose at the Auckland Classic

The top-seeded American has bucked a trend by beating Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.

By Associated Press Jan 10, 2024
Denis Shapovalov, Roberto Bautista Agut, and Richard Gasquet lose in the first round in Auckland

Denis Shapovalov, Roberto Bautista Agut, and Richard Gasquet lose in the first round in Auckland

Shapovalov went out in the first round in his first competitive match back since a fourth-round loss at Wimbledon in July due to a serious knee injury.

By Associated Press Jan 09, 2024
Christopher Eubanks struggles with injury, Gael Monfils also falls in first round at ASB Classic

Christopher Eubanks struggles with injury, Gael Monfils also falls in first round at ASB Classic

The American, who was seeded No. 5, struggled physically in a first-round loss to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

By Associated Press Jan 08, 2024
Richard Gasquet rallies past Cameron Norrie in Auckland final for first title since June 2018

Richard Gasquet rallies past Cameron Norrie in Auckland final for first title since June 2018

The French veteran prevailed, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, at the ASB Classic Saturday to claim his 16th ATP Tour trophy.

By Associated Press Jan 14, 2023
Last surviving seed Cameron Norrie advances to Auckland 'home' semis

Last surviving seed Cameron Norrie advances to Auckland 'home' semis

The No. 2 seed fended off American Marcos Giron, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2, ín the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic

By Associated Press Jan 12, 2023
Sport Court: Is Fabio Fognini right: Are apologies necessary after letcord winners?

Sport Court: Is Fabio Fognini right: Are apologies necessary after letcord winners?

Jenson Brooksby made his case after a contentious finish to their ASB Classic encounter, but should others follow his lead when they next earn a lucky break?

By David Kane and Stephanie Livaudais Jan 09, 2023