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Jakub Mensik Wins Auckland, Stops Sebastián Báez’s Seven-Match Run

The world No. 18 sealed the title in straight sets by fending off three set points in a tense second-set tiebreak.

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Se cortó la racha. Sebastián Báez perdió la final del ATP 250 de Nueva Zelanda y dejó atrás una seguidilla de siete triunfos en ete inicio de año en el ATP Tour.
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Overview

  • Mensik beat Báez 6-3, 7-6 (7) in 1 hour 22 minutes to claim the ATP 250 crown, the second tour title of his career.
  • Ranked No. 18, the 20-year-old Czech overpowered the No. 39 Argentine with 18 aces and a first serve that frequently exceeded 210 km/h.
  • Báez broke back when Mensik served for the match, but the Czech edged a 7/9 tiebreak after the Argentine held three set points.
  • The loss ends Báez’s seven-match winning start to 2026, capping a strong week that carried him to the Auckland final.
  • Báez now shifts to the Australian Open, with a doubles start alongside Francisco Comesaña on Monday, Jan. 19, and reports indicate a singles opener against France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.