Jakub Mensik beats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer feat at the Miami Open...but not Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz

Jakub Mensik has become the third youngest player in history to reach the Miami Open final at just 19 years and six months old. He surpassed such legendary players as Novak Djokovic, precisely his rival in the title match, Roger Federer and Andy Murray. He also surpassed Novak Djokovic, who was 19 years and 10 months old in 2007, and Jannik Sinner, who was 19 years and seven months old in 2021.

However, there are two Spaniards who did it when they were even younger. Rafael Nadal reached the final in 2005, aged 18 years and nine months, losing the final to Federer. At 18 years and 10 months, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest male tennis player of all time to win the title. He missed Rafa's record as the youngest finalist by just a few days, but he was able to win the tournament.

Jakub Mensik's road to the Miami Open final

Mensik arrives after eliminating Jack Draper, Roman Safiullin, taking advantage of the withdrawal of Tomas Machac, overcoming Arthur Fils and defeating Taylor Fritz in a very close match.

Now he will try to become the second youngest player in history to lift the trophy.