The ATP ASB Classic in Auckland will have its customary spot in the first month of the ATP calendar. This ATP 250 event is the only premier tennis tournament played in New Zealand and has taken place each year since 1956. That was until COVID-19 struck in 2020, and the event was canceled in the subsequent two years. The tournament will kick off on January 9 and run up to January 14, 2023. Let us take an in-depth look of the entry list, ticketing options, live streaming details and our betting predictions.
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Where will the 2023 ATP ASB Classic be Played?
The 2023 ATP ASB Classic will be played in Auckland, New Zealand, at the ASB Tennis Centre. It is primarily an outdoor hard-court event that serves as a preparatory tournament for the first Grand Slam of the season in Australia.
Due to inclement weather this past week, there is a possibility some matches will be scheduled indoors because the main court does not have a retractable roof. Some of the WTA matches were played indoors during the week as the weather continues to wreak havoc on the daily schedules.
The tournament was last staged in 2020 when Ugo Humbert won it. It was subsequently canceled in the last two editions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s the ATP ASB Classic 2023 Schedule?
There will be two qualifying rounds to be played on January 7-8, 2023. Four spots will be determined from it by the end of the weekend.
Main draw action will begin on Monday, January 9, and will run till Saturday, January 14 when the men’s singles final will be held.
- Round 1 – January 9 – 10, 2023
- Round 2 – January 11, 2023
- Quarterfinal – January 12, 2023
- Semifinal – January 13, 2023
- Final – January 14, 2023
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Who is Playing at The 2023 ATP ASB Classic In Auckland?
The 2023 ATP ASB Classic in Auckland will boast a 28-man field this year. The entry list has also been confirmed with 24 names. Four more players will join the main draw following the conclusion of qualifying on Sunday.
The top seed at the tournament is Norway’s Casper Ruud, who is the lone Top 10 player in the draw. Ruud will be joined by former top-tenner in Cameron Norrie who is currently ranked 14th in the world rankings.
Former champion John Isner will gun for his second title in New Zealand as he begins his 2023 campaign, while 2020 champion Ugo Humbert has been granted a wild card after his low-ranking status did not meet the cut-off list for main draw participation.
The player list at the 2023 ASB Classic in Auckland is as follows:
Please note that the below entry list is subject to change as a result of withdrawals due to injuries or undisclosed reasons.
- Casper Ruud
- Cameron Norrie
- Diego Schwartzman
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Alexander Bublik
- John Isner
- Sebastian Baez
- Adrian Mannarino
- Jenson Brooksby
- Alex Molcan
- David Goffin
- Fabio Fognini
- Pedro Cachin
- Jaume Munar
- Marcos Giron
- Pedro Martinez
- Quentin Halys
- Constant Lestienne
- J.J. Wolf
- Richard Gasquet
- Laslo Djere
- Ugo Humbert
- Ben Shelton
- Kiranpal Pannu
ATP ASB Classic 2023 Prize Money
The total prize for the 2023 ATP ASB Classic stands at $642,735, the biggest purse since the tournament’s inception. It represents a 20.9% increase from its last staging in 2020.
The winner’s paycheck stands at $97,760, with an additional 250 ranking points. The finalist will bag almost half of that at $57,025 and 150 ranking points.
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How to Watch the 2023 ATP ASB Classic?
If you are looking to watch the 2023 ATP ASB Classic in Auckland on television, live streams, or on-demand, you can do so in the following ways:
- Latin America: ESPN
- China: Iqiyi
- Canada: TSN
- Germany: Sky Deutschland
- India: Sony Sports Network
- Russia: Eurosport
- Italy: SuperTennis
For the International audience, matches can be streamed live or on-demand on Tennistv.com at a monthly subscription fee of $14.99.
Viewers from New Zealand to Sky New Zealand, which is the primary broadcaster of the ASB Classic.
In the USA, Tennis Channel Plus will broadcast all tune-up events before the Australian Open at an annual subscription cost of $109.99. While in the UK matches can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Supersport TV will have broadcast rights for all ATP matches in 2023, while in the MENA region, the ASB Classic is accessible on BeIN Sports.
You can also watch & bet on the 2023 ATP ASB Classic in Auckland with bet365. Here is the process you can follow to do just that.
- Go to www.bet365.com
- Register with www.bet365.com (or log in to your account)
- Pre-fund your account by depositing $10 (or equivalent currency). You can either let that remain in your account or should have bet in the 24 hours before the live streaming
- Select the ATP ASB Classic 2023 live streaming option by clicking on the top
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Our ASB Classic 2023 Predictions & Picks
There will be 10 Top-50 players in the draw, which will undoubtedly translate to a handful of intense matches. Top seed Casper Ruud has won nine ATP titles in his career and all of them at 250 level. So clearly, the Norwegian is a player who will likely excel when pitted against the 28-man field this week.
Another name to keep an eye on is that of 2020 champion Ugo Humbert.
Granted Humbert only got here via a wild card, he has been a rejuvenated player. His second half of 2022 was decent. He won a Challenger title and picked up some high-quality wins to close out his season. Humbert also re-entered the world’s Top 100, so do not be surprised if he gets into his groove.
Second seed Cameron Norrie is coming off one the best wins of his career at the United Cup.
Norrie defeated 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal and also pulled off a scintillating win over Taylor Fritz. He reached the final back in 2019 losing to Tennys Sandgren, so the Briton might feel he has unfinished work in Auckland.
- Men’s Singles Winner Tip: Casper Ruud to win (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
- Men’s Singles Dark Horse Tip: Ugo Humbert to win (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
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How to Buy ATP ASB Classic 2023 Tickets?
Fans on-site can purchase a Ground Pass where they will be able to watch all the action on a big screen for just $18 whilst also, relaxing poolside and listening to music. Tickets are on sale on Ticketek.co.nz for both Standard and Corporate packages.
More on ticketing details here.
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