David Ferrer was the three-time defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Lu Yen-hsun.
John Isner won the title, defeating Lu in the final, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(9–7). It was the 8th career title for Isner, the 2nd in Auckland having previously won in 2010, and only his 2nd outside the United States.
Seeds The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
Qualifying
Seeds All seeds receive a bye into the second round.
Daniel Gimeno Traver (qualified) Lukáš Lacko (qualified) Donald Young (qualified) Bradley Klahn (qualified) Steve Johnson (qualifying competition, lucky loser) Hiroki Kondo (second round) José Statham (Received wildcard into main draw) Michael Venus (qualifying competition)
Qualifiers
Lucky loser Steve Johnson
Qualifying draw
First qualifier
Second qualifier
Third qualifier
Fourth qualifier
References Main Draw Qualifying Draw