Menšík and Macháč Aim for Tennis Final

Menšík Overcomes Weather Delays to win auckland Quarterfinal

Jakub ​Menšík defeated Lucas Pouille in⁣ the quarterfinals⁢ of the Auckland ATP 250 tournament on Thursday, January 16, 2026, after a match significantly disrupted by rain. The 18th-ranked Menšík ultimately⁢ prevailed after a comeback victory.

the match began with considerable delay ⁣due⁢ to inclement weather. Menšík ‍and pouille finally took the court‌ Thursday morning Central European Time, only for⁤ play to be ​halted again after just two points due ​to further rainfall.

Resuming play,Menšík initially trailed 0-2. ⁢He then rallied,ultimately winning the first set 6-4‍ after breaking Pouille’s serve‌ while leading 5-4.

Further details⁤ on the remainder of the match are pending official tournament reports ‍from the auckland ATP 250 website: https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/auckland