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The Guardian // Sport // Tennis

Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Mensik, 19, wins Miami Open final

Monday 31st March 2025, 3:12AM

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach after upset54th-ranked Czech subdues veteran 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4)Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former world No 1 in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Mensik faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-time major winner with 14 aces and collapsed onto the court, overcome with emotion, after sealing it with an unreturnable serve. Continue reading...

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