Jakub Mensik upsets Novak Djokovic for 1st tennis title
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Novak Djokovic fell in the final round of the Miami Open to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in straight sets, 7-6, 7-6, on Sunday.
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The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former numb...
The New York Times |
Jakub MenÅ¡ík beat Djokovic 7-6, 7-6 in the Miami Open final at Hard Rock Stadium to win his first-ever Masters 1000 in Miami and first ATP title.
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Jakub Mensik denied Novak Djokovic his 100th tour level title as he claimed his first in a rain-delayed Miami Open final. The 19-year-old Czech won 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4) as he won his first ATP Masters 1000 final and became the second-youngest Miami champion behind Carlos Alcaraz, who won in 2022 as an 18-year-old.
John McEnroe's younger brother Patrick was made to eat his words following Novak Djokovic's surprise defeat in the Miami Open final. The veteran Serb was beaten by Jakub Mensik, who prevailed in straight sets despite needing tiebreaks on both occasions.
Following a rule enacted last year to prevent late finishes, organizers of the Miami Open postponed Wednesday night’s match between Novak Djokovic and Sebastian Korda following a long day of tennis at Hard Rock Stadium.
What could possibly make the record 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic feel nerves at this stage of his illustrious career? Playing in front of one of his peers from another sport, apparently.
Novak Djokovic is on the verge of history at the Miami Open as he guns for his 100th career title. At 37 years and 10 months old, he is the oldest ATP Masters 1000 finalist ever and will battle Jakub Mensik for the top prize in Sunday's showpiece event.
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