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Photograph: (Jakub Mensik Shocks Fritz in Miami Thriller (Twitter))
Tennis sensation Jakub Mensik has stormed into the Miami Open 2025 final after a stellar semi-final victory over Taylor Fritz on March 29. The 19-year-old teenage sensation has defeated the American stalwart with a scoreline of 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4).
Jakub Mensik's game brilliance over Taylor Fritz!
The two tennis players were seen indulging in a tough fight in the opening set, forcing it into the tie-breaker, but Mensik took an early lead. However, the American star showcased his great form, producing several hits to level up the thriller in the second set of the game.
The two players again engaged in a tough fight in the third and final set, forcing it into the third and final set. Mensik was seen engaging in long rallies and dominated the pace to gain an advantage over Fritz's serves. He ultimately defeated the 25-year-old star to storm into the final showdown of the prestigious event.
Surprisingly, Jakub Mensik seems obvious about who was responsible for the win against the American star in the semi-finals of the Miami Open 2025. And guess what? That person is Lionel Messi.
The Argentine footballer has been the star guest today at the Miami Open 2025 in Florida. In addition, the 19-year-old tennis star wrote a heartwarming e-message for the football legend after his semi-final win in the camera message.
Mensik credited the football legend for his blistering semi-final win!
Mensik revealed that he met the 37-year-old legend ahead of his game and shook his hand, which allowed him to relax. Mensik credited the football legend for his blistering win.
Check his camera message here:
Jakub Mensik signs the camera for Leo Messi after beating Fritz to reach Miami final
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 29, 2025
“Thx Leo ❤️” pic.twitter.com/4zNdhtYZD7
"I shook his hand. I was relaxing with him for a while, so I didn't wash my hand before stepping onto the court. Messi was the key today," the tennis player said with a laugh after reaching his first Masters 1000 final.