It was a bad day for the top seeds in Auckland but leading players Felix Auger-Aliassime and Andrey Rublev progressed in Adelaide.
New year, New Zealand, new Serena: Serena Williams returned to the winners' circle on Sunday in Auckland, where she claimed her first title in nearly three years. Is this the turning point for breaking through her recent Grand Slam mental barrier?
Serena Williams was thrilled to land her first title since the 2017 Australian Open and is eyeing record-equalling major crown in Melbourne.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams saw their Auckland Open title hopes collapse with a surprise defeat in the final.
Serena Williams ended her drought by defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-4 in the women's final in New Zealand.