Jakub Mensik Stuns Novak Djokovic to Win First ATP Title at Miami Open
The 19-year-old Czech player defeated Djokovic in two tiebreak sets after a rain-delayed final, halting Djokovic's bid for a historic 100th title.
- Novak Djokovic lost the Miami Open final to Jakub Mensik, missing the chance to secure his 100th ATP Tour title and tie Andre Agassi's record of seven Miami Open wins.
- Jakub Mensik, a 19-year-old from the Czech Republic, claimed his first ATP Tour title by defeating Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4).
- The final was delayed by over five hours due to rain, with the match beginning at 8:37 PM local time and lasting 2 hours and 3 minutes.
- Mensik credited Djokovic as his idol, stating that the Serbian legend inspired him to start playing tennis.
- Only two players in ATP history, Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer, have surpassed the 100-title milestone, highlighting the rarity of Djokovic's pursuit.