Jack Draper left red-faced and dumped out of Miami Open as teenager puts on masterclass
Reach Daily Express March 23, 2025 07:39 AM

has been dumped out of the Miami Open in the second round by teenage sensation Jakub Mensik. It comes after the Brit had lifted the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells last week.

Draper had been granted a bye into the competition's second round but was given the runaround by an inspired Mensik on Saturday afternoon in Florida. The Czech ace progressed into the last-32 by virtue of a 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-3) victory over Draper, who looked a shell of the player who beat Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final last weekend.

Mensik, who continues to make a name for himself on the ATP Tour, has now recorded six victories out of his nine matches against players in the top 10. But despite being just 19 years old, he played way beyond his years and handled himself with plenty of experience and maturity.

Draper, now ranked seventh in the world, lagged behind Mensik in his first-serve effectiveness, with the 22-year-old registering 76 per cent of his efforts compared to his opponents' 86 per cent. Mensik will now face either Roman Safiullin or Alexei Popyrin in the next round of the Miami Open.

There were no such struggles for Novak Djokovic earlier in the second round action, with the Serb defeating Rinky Hijikata 0-6, 6-7 (1-7). Reacting to his victory, the all-time Grand slam record holder said: "I had two weeks since the last match that I played in Indian Wells, so I had plenty of time to work on my game. I think that has positively reflected on my game today, particularly for set and a half, almost flawless tennis. I'm very pleased with the way I felt and played on the court."

His last win on the ATP Tour came over a year ago, with Djokovic keen to end his drought in the Sunshine State. He'll now face Camilo Ugo Carabelli for a spot in the last-16 on Sunday.

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