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Legends often struggle in finals late in their careers. Djokovic's biggest struggle was Mensik.
Published Mar 31, 2025
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"I was watching him, you know, growing up. Because of him basically I started to play tennis," Mensik said of Djokovic after toppling the 24-time Grand Slam champion in Miami.
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Mensik celebrates with his team after winning his first ATP title of any kind at the Masters 1000 in Miami.
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Mensik later revealed he nearly withdrew from the Miami Open due to a knee injury before his first match.
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Mensik moved up 30 spots in the ATP rankings to earn a career-high of No. 24; he is currently No. 6 in the PIF Race to Turin.
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"There is no harder task for a tennis player than to beat you in the finals of a tournament," Mensik told Djokovic during the trophy ceremony.
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