Novak Djokovic has a long way to go before he wins his 25th Grand Slam title. However, he has gotten an unexpected break as he has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open without having to hit a single shot in his fourth-round match.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after his scheduled opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury. Sixteenth-seeded Mensik recorded a 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) victory over Ethan Quinn on Saturday to set up the Czech's encounter with the 24-time major champion on Monday.
Novak Djokovic will play in the 2026 Australian Open quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdrew one day before their match. Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez, Francesco Maestrelli, and Botic van de Zandschulp, all without losing a set, to reach the fourth round of this year's Australian Open.
Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.
Day 9 of the Australian Open will see the end of the fourth round. By the end of play Tuesday, our quarterfinal lineup will be set. But who will be the final four men to reach the quarterfinals?
No. 8 seed Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic outlasted Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-2 to win the Adelaide International on Saturday in Australia.
The 2026 edition of the ATP Auckland Classic is all set for an exciting close as the seventh seed Sebastian Baez takes on the third seed Jakub Mensik. As ever, we preview and predict the final match for you. But who will win the title?
Shelton – Baez: 15.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: 1-0 Ben Shelton has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Auckland, in his opening match of the season, Shelton defeated Comesana in straight sets.
Barbora Krejcikova and Jakub Mensik helped get Czechia off to the perfect start at the United Cup. Krejcikova is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, but has faced many struggles with injury over the past year.
Auger-Aliassime – Bergs: 06.01.2026 00:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Felix Auger-Aliassime has won three of his last five matches. This week in Australia, the Canadian won his opening United Cup match against Zhang in straight sets.
Team Australia and Team Czech Republic won their opening ties at the United Cup. Whoever wins their tie on Day 5 will progress to the quarterfinals. The consistent Alex de Minaur, two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, and rising star Jakub Mensik will all be in action.
Jakub Mensik ended the 2024 season with a rather poor exit at the Next Gen ATP Finals, but he was still seen as one of the best young players to watch on tour.
Justin Engel arrives in Jeddah as both the youngest player in the field and the last-minute addition, stepping in only after Jakub Mensik’s withdrawal opened a spot just days before the tournament begins.
A week ago, Jakub Mensik was the heavy favorite in Jeddah, and Learner Tien was the inevitable challenger lurking just behind him. Now the heavy favorite role belongs to himself after Mensik pulled out of the event.
It should be an exciting Davis Cup quarterfinal tie between Spain and the Czech Republic. Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal because of an injury sustained at the ATP Finals means Pablo Carreno Busta and Jaume Munar need to step up for the Spaniards.
Spain – Czech Republic: 20.11.2025 10:00 CEST H2H: 5-4 Carreno-Busta – Mensik H2H: 0-1 Pablo Carreno-Busta has won four of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Challenger Tournament in Olbia, where he had a decent run, reaching the final.
The indoor swing continues this week at ATP Basel, a venue known for rewarding clean strikers and compact, aggressive tennis. Players with reliable serves and early ball timing often find joy here, especially on a surface that plays quick but not slick.
Jakub Mensik handled Frances Tiafoe in the deciding fifth match to give the Czech Republic a 3-2 victory over the United States on Saturday in their Davis Cup second-round qualifying match in Delray Beach, Fla.
Jakub Mensik has never shied away from a challenge, and his first-round performance at the 2025 US Open was a testament to that resilience. The young Czech star faced a fiercely competitive opponent in Nicolas Jarry and prevailed 7-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The 2025 Miami Open champion, Jakub Mensik, once again showed his frustration, launching his racket into the crowd during his match against Roberto Bautista Agut at the Queen's Club Championships.
Jakub Mensik sealed the title at the Miami Open but will not begin his clay court season next week at the Monte-Carlo Masters which begins on April 6 in Monaco.
Czech teen Jakub Mensik notched his first ATP Tour title in memorable fashion, shocking former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) on Sunday night in the final of the Miami Open.