Tomas Machac claimed the 2026 Adelaide ATP title this week, edging Ugo Humbert 6-4 6-7(2) 6-2 in a tight final that went to a tiebreak in the second set. On the same hard courts, Mirra Andreeva dominated her way to the 2026 Adelaide WTA crown, defeating Victoria Mboko 6-3 6-1 in a decisive display of form. Meanwhile in New Zealand, Jakub Mensik secured the 2026 Auckland ATP title with a 6-3 7-6(7) victory over S. Baez, while E. Cocciaretto captured the 2026 Hobart WTA crown with a straight-sets win over Iva Jovic, 6-4 6-4. The Australian swing of 250-level events produced four first-time winners in the span of a week, showcasing fresh momentum across the tour as players build their form heading into the Australian Open qualifying rounds and deeper preparation for the season's first Grand Slam.
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Jan 12
Four ATP/WTA 250s crown new champions in Australian swing
By the Mob Tennis teamArchive
Past weekly recaps
- Nov 2Alcaraz wins Vienna, Shelton hires Ferrero in shock coaching move
- Oct 26Rybakina defends Ningbo crown; Musetti ends title drought at Lyon
- Oct 19Chwalinska claims first title as Kartal reaches new peak in Wuhan
- Oct 12Zheng wins China Open, then withdraws; Shelton and Cobolli fall in Shanghai
- Oct 5Rybakina, Sabalenka stumble in Beijing as upsets shake the fall circuit
- Sep 28Zverev clinches Laver Cup for Europe; Czechia wins BJK Cup
- Sep 21Davis Cup qualifiers advance Germany, Britain, Australia into Finals
- Sep 15Zverev claims second major at US Open; Rybakina tops rankings