By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday March 30, 2025
Jakub Mensik displayed the poise and energy of a world-class champion on Sunday in Miami as he took down Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for his maiden Masters 1000 – and ATP! – title.
The 19-year-old Czech was cash when it mattered most all week, as he received all seven tiebreaks he performed and earned back-to-back High 5 victories to say the title however, as he informed followers on Sunday evening, he very practically didn’t play in Miami in any respect.
From so practically pulling out of the match……to profitable it! 😱
What a narrative by @mensik_jakub_ #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/dKSEjG5Pzz
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 31, 2025
“Particular because of Alejandro, one of many ATP physios,” Mensik informed the group after his clutch win over the Grand Slam king. “One hour earlier than my first match right here, I used to be holding the paper of pulling out from the match as a result of my knee was hurting quite a bit. I used to be simply fortunate then, that the referee was having lunch.
“For the final time I got here for remedy. He did a miracle. Due to him I stepped on the court docket. And due to him I’m standing right here.”
Mensik defeated Djokovic in two hours and 5 minutes to turn out to be the primary participant to win his maiden title at an ATP Masters occasion since 2001. He’s the primary Czech man to win a Masters since Tomas Berdych in 2005.
Mensik will rise to No.24 within the ATP rankings on Monday.
