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Photograph: (Mensik's Exuberant Celebration (Twitter))
Tennis teenage sensation Jakub Mensik has stormed into the Miami Open final after a stellar semi-final victory over Taylor Fritz with a scoreline of 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4). The two tennis stalwarts 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 a tie-breaker once again. 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.
After the stellar win, the 19-year-old star player was seen erupting in exuberant celebration. This emotional outburst showcases the Czech star's disbelief and joy in thwarting the American sensation from the prestigious event. This marks his first ever 1000 ATP Masters Final. The fans were seen cheering him while standing at their place. He shared a heartwarming embrace with Fritz before waving to the crowd who had supported him.
Watch the video here:
Ice COLD 🥶@mensik_jakub_ has won all five tiebreaks played at #MiamiOpen to become the third player to reach the final on his main draw debut! pic.twitter.com/RuSLMIQE4O
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 29, 2025
Jakub Mensik set to face Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open 2025 final
Meanwhile, the star player is now set to face 24-time Grand Slam winner and six-time Miami Open champion Novak Djokovic in the final showdown. The 37-year-old legend has defeated Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-final thriller to storm into his 142nd career final.
Jakub Mensik reflected on his career win!
"Managing a match where you feel you're doing everything right and only have two break points is challenging. I had real opportunities only in the tiebreaks, and I'm glad I seized them. I was able to stay calm and focused. It was incredible to manage all the emotions I felt inside me; when the match ended, I let them out," Jakub Mensik said after the win.