Menšík and Macháč Aim for Tennis Final
- 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 match began with considerable delay due to inclement weather.
- He then rallied,ultimately winning the first set 6-4 after breaking Pouille's serve while leading 5-4.
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