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Jakub MenΕ‘Γk admits to shedding a tear as he received a powerful haka after winning the 2026 ASB Classic men's singles.
The 20-year-old Czech described his week in Auckland as a "rollercoaster", after playing his quarter and semi finals back to back on Friday, then winning a deceptively draining final in straight sets.
"It's been a great week," he said. "Winning the trophy makes it even more pleasurable.
"With the history of this country, the ceremony at the end, that is somethi
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