Jakub Mensik
Jakub Mensik withdraws from Australian Open due to abdominal injury
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Jakub Mensik has withdrawn from the Australian Open with an abdominal muscle injury, handing Novak Djokovic a walkover into the quarter-finals. The 20-year-old Czech reached the fourth round for the first time but cited health risks after his injury worsened. Djokovic advances without playing, continuing his pursuit of a record 25th major title.
Jakub Mensik defeated Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) in the French Open quarterfinals to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal. The 20-year-old Czech overcame physical discomfort and saved several match points in a tense third set. He will next face Alexander Zverev.
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Jakub Mensik defeated Mariano Navone in a grueling second-round match at the French Open but afterward criticized the chair umpire for time-violation calls that disrupted his rhythm while cramping in extreme heat.