How to watch ATP ASB Classic Auckland live on TV or Stream in UK, USA or Australia including Shelton, Ruud and Mensik

The second week of competition will feature the ASB Classic as one of the men’s events that will wrap up preparations for the first Major of the year, the Australian Open. The ASB Classic in Auckland is set to take place from January 12 to 17, in the week following the conclusion of the women’s edition.

The tournament in New Zealand will include several notable names looking to fine-tune details before travelling to Melbourne and to pick up wins that can boost confidence in the conditions of the Oceanian summer. The defending champion is Gael Monfils, who defeated Zizou Bergs in straight sets back in 2025.

The main favourite for the title will be American Ben Shelton (No. 8), who will play his only warm-up tournament in Auckland. It comes at a crucial start to the season in which he needs to collect as many points as possible, considering he is defending a semifinal run at the upcoming Australian Open — something that could lead to a drop in the rankings if he fails to at least match that result.

Nevertheless, there will be several names to consider among his potential rivals, such as three-time Grand Slam runner-up Casper Ruud (No. 12) or 2025 Miami Open champion Jakub Mensik (No. 17), both of whom will not only have ambitions in Auckland but also major goals in Melbourne.

In total, there are eight players ranked inside the top 40, in a draw that blends youth and experience. Players such as Alex Michelsen, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Luciano Darderi represent the younger generation looking to gain experience before heading to Melbourne, in contrast with veteran figures like defending champion Monfils or three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, who is roughly twice the age of someone like Mensik and is entering his final season as a professional ahead of retirement.

UK tennis fans will be able to follow all the live action from Down Under on Sky Sports. Australian viewers can keep up with the events on beIN Sports while fans from America closely following the progress of their top players can watch on the Tennis Channel.