ASB Classic 2025 men's tournament

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Photo: NZ Herald (opens in new tab) · Gael Monfils wins 2025 ASB Classic men's singles title

The story so far

Gael Monfils, a 38-year-old Frenchman, reached the semifinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland after beating Facundo Diaz Acosta.9 Jan 2025 He then defeated 19-year-old American Nishesh Basavareddy to reach his 35th ATP Tour final, becoming the second-oldest man to reach an ATP final since 1990.10 Jan 2025 In the final, Monfils beat Belgium's Zizou Bergs to win the 2025 ASB Classic men's singles title.11 Jan 2025 At 38, he became the oldest winner of an ATP tournament since the tour began in 1990.11 Jan 2025 The men's doubles final was called off due to injury.11 Jan 2025

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The men's doubles final was called off because of an injury.11 Jan 2025

Key moments

  1. Monfils reaches the semifinals after beating Facundo Diaz Acosta.
  2. Monfils beats Basavareddy to reach his 35th ATP final.
  3. Monfils defeats Zizou Bergs to win the 2025 ASB Classic singles title.
  4. Men's doubles final called off due to injury.

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Coverage

  • NZ HeraldNZ Herald4
  • StuffStuff3
  • Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times2
  • RNZRNZ2