Here is all you need to know about tennis player Jakub Mensik including his age, career, bio, records, ATP ranking and coach
After defeating Gael Monfils, Jakub Mensik advanced to the Qatar Open final, becoming the youngest player to do so.
Who is tennis player Jakub Mensik, bio, age, height, family, parents, coach, ranking and net worth
He took a crucial break at 4-3 in the third set and held serve to win 6-4 1-6 6-3 in Doha. On Thursday, Mensik defeated top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the quarterfinal.
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In Saturday’s final, the Czech, who defeated British player Andy Murray earlier in the week, will take on Karen Khachanov of Russia.
Who is Jakub Mensik?
Jakub Mensik is a Czech professional tennis player who was born on September 1, 2005 in Prostejov, Czech Republic. The 18-year-old stands 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) tall.
A look at Jakub Mensik’s career so far
Mensik advanced to the Australian Open Junior singles championship final in 2022. He was defeated by Bruno Kuzuhara in the Junior final as a result of cramping in his thighs.
At just 17 years old, he became the youngest Czech Challenger champion in history when he won his maiden Challenger in May 2023, the 2023 Sparta Prague Open, over Dominik Koepfer in just his sixth Challenger main-draw appearance.
In the US Open qualifying round, he participated and defeated Fabio Fognini 1–6, 6–1, 6–1. Next, he overcame Leandro Riedi in the second round, and on his maiden Grand Slam main draw appearance, he made history by defeating fellow countryman Zdenek Kolar in two sets.
Making his Major debut, he overcame Denis Shapovalov, a former top 10 player, in straight sets to earn a spot in the 2024 Australian Open
Jakub Mensik’s ATP Ranking
On February 19, 2024, Mensik attained a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 116 in the world. On June 12, 2023, he attained a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 402, as well.
He is the youngest player in the top 100 and presently ranks third among Czech singles players. Mensik reached a career-high ITF junior combined rating of World No. 3 on the junior tour on January 31, 2022.
Tomas Josefus is the coach of Jakub Mensik.
Who are Jakub Mensik’s parents?
Jakub Mensik was born to mother Katerina and his father Michal. He has a brother named Lukas.
Jakub Mensik has won around $259,065 in prize money.