Jakub Mensik made fairly a revelation following his spectacular Miami Masters closing win over Novak Djokovic because the Czech handled a knee subject simply earlier than the beginning of the match and was able to withdraw from the occasion earlier than altering his thoughts on the final second and deciding to no less than give a shot to enjoying.
On Sunday, the 19-year-old upset the six-time Miami champion 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4) to win raise his maiden Masters title but additionally his first trophy on the principle degree. For the Czech – who ranked at No. 54 when Miami began – it was one more large win clinched in South Seashore since he additionally beat Indian Wells Masters winner Jack Draper and world No. 4 Taylor Fritz en path to profitable the title.
And after having fun with a dream run within the second match of the Sunshine Double, Mensik gave a particular shout-out to ATP Tour physio named Alejandro.
Mensik: I had the papers filed and able to pull out however then Alejandro got here to the scene
“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 loads. I used to be simply fortunate that the referee was having lunch… He (Alejandro) did a miracle. Due to him I step on the courtroom, and due to him I am standing right here,” the Miami champ stated.
As Mensik was making these feedback, the physio in query was within the stands and smiled.
“In some way I received it (first-round match in opposition to Roberto Bautista Agut), then I had someday off. It is loopy story… Possibly my coach has it (the paper) someplace, nonetheless,” the brand new world No. 24 stated.
Earlier than profitable the Miami Masters, Mensik had 5 Futures titles and one Challenger title in his assortment. Protected to say that the 19-year-old Czech received his first ATP title in fairly some fashion.
Now, there might be extra consideration on Mensik and it will likely be fascinating to see how he does on clay.
