Young tennis players are going strong and the ATP 250 tournament in Doha is leaving one of the big surprises of the beginning of the season. Jakub Mensik18 year old Czech, has reached the semi-finals from the Qatar tournament after eliminating big names from the circuit like the Spanish Alejandro Davidovich, Andy Murray and Andrey Rublev.
The victory against the Russian in the quarterfinals that allows him to reach the Top 100. Furthermore, it is the youngest player on the circuit among the first hundred in the ranking. The native of Prostejov, who benefited from the NextGen rule that allows tennis players aged 20 or younger to access the main draw of a 250 tournament, was asked why he had selected the Asian country’s tournament, and his answer surprised everyone. . “They gave me a free iPhone“Mensik snapped after defeating Rublev.
A statement that surprised and made everyone present on the center court laugh.. Far from humor, the Czech’s tournament is worth framing. With his victory over the Russian he became the youngest tennis player to defeat a Top 5 since Carlos Alcaraz. The Murcian also achieved it at the age of 18 in the US Open, where Stefanos Tsitsipas gave up against the current world number 2.
“I consider him the new Berdych”
Miroslav Cernosek Sports Director of Prostejov
The characteristics of Mensik and above all, its origin in the Czech Republic, has provoked countless comparisons with his compatriot Tomas Berdych. “I consider him the new Berdych. The style of play reminds me of him, as if it were through a photocopier,” commented Miroslav Cernosek.
A simile, for qualities, more than accurate. The player born in 2005 stands out for his great serve and powerful forehand. Besides, the physical conditions of both players, 1’96 for Berdych and 1’93 for Mensik, encourage us to see the 2010 Wimbledon finalist reflected in the emerging Czech tennis star. Nonetheless, Mensik’s idol is another.
Sponsored by Novak Djokovic
On numerous occasions the tennis player from the Czech Republic has shown his unconditional love for Novak Djokovic. “Thanks to him I started playing tennis. He is my biggest idol. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here.“, he assured the official website of the ATP. An admiration for the Serbian that increased after the final he played in the Open de Australia Junior 2022, where he lost a brutal and exhausting final that lasted almost four hours against Bruno Kuzuhara. The wear and tear was such that Mensik had to leave the Rod Laver in a wheelchair.
As a reward for his effort, Djokovic demonstrated his involvement with new tennis players. “He invited me to Belgrade and then to Montenegro to spend a few days with him training and with other routines also off the court.. It’s a great detail that one of the best players in history does that. I had the opportunity to play against him, to train with him. So all these experiences and advice for the future and for the games are really good.”
A tennis player with a great future ahead of him who has the option of reaching his first ATP final. The bone will be complicated since He will face a veteran like Gael Monfils, but given the level it would not be crazy that I achieved another victory in the form of a victory. The future of Czech tennis is here and his name is Jakub Mensik. A tennis player who can lead the next generation alongside Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner.
2024-02-23 10:50:21
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