2 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic 'doesn’t know where Andy Murray is' with different coach in place

Novak Djokovic is back in action for the first time since his Miami Open final heartbreak and is being coached by his brother Marko this week, rather than Brit Andy Murray

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic’s Miami Open defeat unlocks a new truth about future of men’s tennis

His loss to 19-year-old Czech talent Jakub Mensik underlines the changing face of men’s tennis - and puts a 100th ATP title further out of reach

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3 w. ago Cracks more obvious in Djokovic’s game as he strives to remain at summit | Tumaini Carayol

Defeat to teenager Jakub Mensik in Miami final means 37-year-old Serb has only two titles in past 16 monthsDuring a quiet period in the relentless tennis calendar three years ago, the 16-year-old Jakub Mensik received an unexpected proposal. The Czech, who had just reached the boys’ singles final at the Australian Open, was invited by Novak Djokovic, his idol, to train together at the Serb’s academy in Belgrade. The pair quickly established a rapport, with Djokovic offering advice and counsel. For Mensik, this was a pivotal moment in his journey.That journey completed a full circle on Sunday at the Miami Open as the pair stood across the net from each other again, this time as rivals in the biggest match of the 19-year-old’s career so far, and he closed out a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) victory to win his first ATP title in one of the top tournaments in the game. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Andy Murray shared true feelings with one comment in Jakub Mensik win

Jakub Mensik claimed the first Masters 1000 title of his career by beating Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, and his rise to stardom was predicted by Andy Murray

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3 w. ago Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch

Czech won first title but nearly pulled out of openerPhysio visit led to him denying Novak Djokovic in finalJakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) win over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Miami Open final, but the Czech teenager revealed he had nearly pulled out of the tournament due to inflammation in his right knee.Shortly before his opener against Roberto Bautista Agut, the 19-year-old was on his way to the referee’s room to announce his withdrawal, but found that the official was out for lunch and he visited the physio’s room instead. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Who is Jakub Mensik – teenage sensation who stunned Novak Djokovic at Miami Open

Jakub Mensik, a 19-year-old Czech player, announced himself to the tennis world with a stunning straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Open

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3 w. ago Jakub Mensik ‘living up to potential’ says Novak Djokovic after Miami Open defeat

The Serb praised the 19-year-old’s ‘powerful and precise’ serve after being beaten in straight sets

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic denied 100th title after shock defeat to teenager Jakub Mensik

The 19-year-old became the second-youngest Miami champion thanks to a 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) win

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic denied 100th ATP Tour title by Jakub Mensik in Miami Open final

Djokovic has not won a title on tour since the ATP Finals in 2023

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic admits ‘sour taste’ after being stunned by Jakub Mensik in Miami Open final

Novak Djokovic was struggling with a stye on his eye and showed frustration towards his team during the 7-6, 7-6 defeat by 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final

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3 w. ago Jakub Mensik claims Miami Open to deny Novak Djokovic his 100th title

The 19-year-old Czech won 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4) as he won his first ATP Masters 1000 final and first tour level title.

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3 w. ago Miami Open: Novak Djokovic defeated by teenager Jakub Menšík in shock tennis final

The Czech teenager Jakub Menšík overcame Novak Djokovic in the ATP Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium - after several suspennsions in play due to rain and lightning

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Menšík wins Miami Open final

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach as 19-year-old causes upset54th-ranked Czech subdues 24-times major winner 7-6(4), 7-6(4)The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Menšík beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Menšík faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-times major winner with 14 aces. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Mensik, 19, wins Miami Open final

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach as 19-year-old causes upset54th-ranked Czech subdues 24-times major winner 7-6(4), 7-6(4)Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Mensik faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-time major winner with 14 aces and collapsed onto the court, overcome with emotion, after sealing it with an unreturnable serve. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik LIVE: Miami Open final suspended as Djokovic chases 100th title

Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the ‘100 club’ if he can beat Mensik in Miami

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik LIVE: Djokovic bids for 100th title and chases history in Miami Open final

Djokovic can join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the ‘100 club’ if he can beat Mensik in Miami

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3 w. ago Andy Murray asks Lionel Messi the question we all want to know

The Scots tennis legend is currently in Florida coaching Novak Djokovic at the Miami Open

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3 w. ago Lionel Messi gets credit as Novak Djokovic moves one win short of career landmark

Lionel Messi took his family to the Hard Rock Stadium to watch Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik triumph in the semi-finals of the men's singles at the Miami Open

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic closes in on 100th career title by reaching Miami Open final

Djokovic will face Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final.

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