Jakub Mensik amazed Novak Djokovich to claim his first ATP title when he defeated the Serbian legend 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) in Miami Open Final on Monday, March 31. A 19 -year -old man became the ninth youngest to win the ATP title after atred for ages.
Despite playing with a swollen eye, Djokovic fought a tough fight and pulled both sets to a tie-breaker. Mensik, however, defeated the chances and emerged victory over 24 -time Grand Slam champion, scoring 14 aces.
As a result Djokovic was rejected 100. The victory in his career How he failed to join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only men in an open era with 100 or more career titles.
After Mensik defeated his idol in the final, he had nothing but respect for Djokovice, thanking him for inspiring him to play tennis and even call him the greatest of all time.
“Novaku, everyone knows that you are the one I am here. I watched how you grow up. I started playing tennis for you. For a tennis player there is no harder task than to beat you in the final of the tournament. Thank you for all you did in this sport and for all.
The match was delayed by several hours due to the rain and Blesk and Djokovic ended with a break of the break point at the beginning in the second game itself. He managed to get it back in the seventh game, but was completely controlled by Mensik in The Tie Breaker, who started with the leadership of 5-0 and finally seal the set.
The second set occurred the battle of the neck and the neck between them, because Djokovic was not in the mood to give up and saved two points of turns. However, he was no match with a mensic speed that re -sealed the file in a tie circuit breaker.
Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
31 March 2025
