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Djokovic had to save four set points on his serve to avoid falling 2-1 down to home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Rod Laver Arena.
Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic says a confrontation with a spectator was "needed" after holding off Alexei Popyrin to reach the third round.
Alejandro Tabilo capped the most extraordinary week of his career Saturday when he emerged from qualifying to beat Taro Daniel 6-3, 7-5 in the final of ATP Auckland Classic, claiming the first title of his career. The 26-year-old then dominated the final, serving 10 aces and keeping Daniel constantly on the defensive with his powerful left-hand forehands. Japanese-American Daniel also had an outstanding week as he made his way to a final between unseeded players.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Alejandro Tabilo capped the most extraordinary week of his career Saturday when he emerged from qualifying to beat Taro Daniel 6-3, 7-5 in the final of ATP Auckland Classic, claiming the first title of his career. Tabilo came through two rounds of qualifying and three rounds of the main draw. […]
Top-seeded American Ben Shelton bucked a trend when he beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP Auckland Classic. Fifth-seeded Chris Eubanks went out in the first round as did Gael Monfils — who lost to Marozsan — Roberto Bautista Agut, Denis Shapovalov and defending champion Richard Gasquet. Third-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, fourth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, seventh-seeded Sebastian Ofner and eighth-seeded Max Purcell all lost in the second round.