Auckland Open: Brooksby reaches semi-finals

American Jenson Brooksby advanced to the last 4 of the Auckland Open by winning against Frenchman Quentin Halys 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) at the ASB Tennis Centre on Thursday.

Brooksby, ranked No 48, will play second seed Cameron Norrie next.

Earlier in the tournament, the 22-year-old American defeated Italian Fabio Fognini (6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-3) and Argentinian Diego Schwartzman, the No 3 seed (6-1, 0-0 ret.).

Halys, ranked No 64, won against Slovak Alex Molcan (6-3, 6-4) and American Ben Shelton (6-3, 6-2).

Auckland ATP250, quarter-finals (ASB Tennis Centre, hard, most recent results first):

• Cameron Norrie beat Marcos Giron: 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2
• Laslo Djere vs. Constant Lestienne : Thursday in Auckland
• Richard Gasquet vs. David Goffin : Thursday in Auckland