The American, who made his Tennis Channel Live Desk debut last year, took fans through an excruciating journey to Auckland from Pune, where he had withdrawn before playing due to breathing issues.

in the semifinals at Auckland on Friday aged 38 years, 131 days. Ivo Karlovic holds the ATP Tour record, having won through to final in Pune, India in 2019 at the age of 39 years, 311 days.