2006 Heineken Open

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2006 Heineken Open
Date9–16 January
Edition39th
Category International Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$405,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Venue ASB Tennis Centre
Champions
Singles
Flag of Finland.svg Jarkko Nieminen [1]
Doubles
Flag of Romania.svg Andrei Pavel / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rogier Wassen [2]
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The 2006 Heineken Open was a ATP men's tennis tournament held at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 39th edition of the tournament and was held from 9 January to 16 January 2006. Seventh-seeded Jarkko Nieminen won the singles title.

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The semifinals featured a notable match between Jarkko Nieminen and Olivier Rochus. Nieminen triumphed in three sets after Rochus had saved 10 match points.

Finals

Singles

Flag of Finland.svg Jarkko Nieminen defeated Flag of Croatia.svg Mario Ančić 6–2, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of Romania.svg Andrei Pavel / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rogier Wassen defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Simon Aspelin / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Perry 6–3, 5–7, [10–4]

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References

  1. "2006 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "2006 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).