Leading Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final with championship points, Jakub Mensik hit a powerful first serve and thought the return would drift long. It clipped the line as Mensik didn’t move a muscle, but the Czech youngster didn’t panic.<\/p>\n
One point later, Mensik hit another powerful first serve \u2014 and this time the return went long. The 19-year-old Mensik clinched a 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4) win over Djokovic to win the 2025 Miami Open<\/a>, the first ATP Tour title of his career. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “It was probably the biggest day of my life,” Mensik told ATP Tour reporters after the match. He later said in the trophy ceremony that he considered withdrawing from the tournament due to injury altogether due to knee pain, before a last-minute physio appointment.<\/p>\n Mensik hit 29 winners to 19 unforced errors and won 77% of points off his first serve, in a match delayed for hours due to heavy rain. He dictated the match with his forehand, anticipating Djokovic’s drop shots by using his speed to his advantage.<\/p>\n