Monfils defeats Diaz Acosta to reach the semi-finals in Auckland
Gaël Monfils defeated Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-3, 6-1 in the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 in Auckland.
In good form, the Frenchman will face American hopeful Nishesh Basavareddy in the semi-finals, his 73rd career match.
He qualified earlier in the day against Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
A good preparation for the Australian Open, where Monfils will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.
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