ATP Recap: Kecmanovic Stuns Bublik in Adelaide, Mensik Makes History in Auckland

Catch up on the latest ATP results, including Kecmanovic's stunning win over Bublik and Mensik's historic victory in Auckland.

Upset in Adelaide as Kecmanovic Takes Down Bublik

Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic pulled off an impressive upset at the Adelaide International in Australia on Tuesday, defeating sixth-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-4, 6-2 in the opening round. Bublik's loss marked the only seeded player to fall on Tuesday.

Other Notable Matches in Adelaide See Seeded Players Advance

Seventh-seeded Brandon Nakashima of the United States survived a thrilling three-set match against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann, ultimately emerging victorious 6-1, 2-6, 6-3. Meanwhile, eighth-seeded Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina secured a hard-fought win against Australian Tristan Schoolkate, taking the match 7-6 (8), 6-3.

Additional Winners in Adelaide Include Hijikata, Cazaux, and Giron

Australian Rinky Hijikata secured a straight-sets victory over Belgium's David Goffin, joining the list of winners in Adelaide. Also advancing were French duo Arthur Cazaux and Manuel Guinard, as well as American Marcos Giron, who all secured wins in their respective matches.

Teenager Jakub Mensik Makes History in Auckland

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik achieved a notable milestone in Auckland, New Zealand, becoming the youngest player to win in the tournament since 2018. Mensik, 19, defeated lucky loser Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the opening round, sealing the victory with 18 aces after a grueling two hours and 12 minutes. Mensik's next challenge will be against top seed Ben Shelton.

Other Notable Winners in Auckland Include Basavareddy, Monfils, and Struff

American Nishesh Basavareddy celebrated his first-ever win in an ATP Tour main draw, defeating lucky loser Francisco Comesana of Argentina 6-2, 6-2. Other winners in Auckland included 38-year-old Gael Monfils of France, who became the oldest winner in Auckland since 1971, as well as Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany, Italians Luca Nardi and Lorenzo Sonego, and Argentine duo Mariano Navone and Facundo Diaz Acosta.