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    Auckland's ASB Classic men's champion has crashed out in the first round at the Australian tennis Open in Melbourne

    Auckland's ASB Classic men's champion has crashed out in the first round at the Australian tennis Open in Melbourne


    Ugo Humbert has been beaten 7-6 6-3, 1-6 7-5 by Auckland quarter finalist, Aussie John Millman.

    Former champion Maria Sharapova has crashed out in the women's draw losing in straight sets to 19th seeded Croatian Donna Vekic

    4th seed Simona Halep meets American Jennifer Brady tonight.

    Halep is desperate to win in Melbourne for the first time after coming so close to beating Caroline Wozniacki in the 2018 final.



    TENNIS WITH CROWN FORKLIFTS. ASK ABOUT GETTING ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS WITH THEIR DEMO CHALLENGE.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     14 Jan: Defending singles champion Gael Monfils has lost to Fabian Marozsan in three sets at the ASB Tennis Classic, a repeat of their 2024 match-up
     13 Jan: Gael Monfils has mixed feelings ahead of beginning his final season on the ATP Tour tonight in Auckland
     13 Jan: Fifth seed Cameron Norrie has eased into the second round of the ASB Tennis Classic
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     11 Jan: Elina Svitolina is already labelling her return tennis tournament a success after breezing into today's ASB Classic final
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