Jakub Mensik

Jakub Mensik

Jakub Mensik: A Brief Biography

Jakub Mensik
Jakub Mensik (Getty)

Registering the biggest victory of his career at the 2025 Miami Open, the teenage sensation Jakub Mensik is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis circuit. He created the biggest upset by defeating former No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win his maiden ATP title. With the win, he reached the career-high ranking of No. 19 on May 19, 2025. He beat Taylor Fritz, Arthur Fils, and Jack Draper en route. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 ASB Classic, losing to Nuno Borges by 6-7, 6-2, 7-6. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Madrid Open, losing to Francisco Cerundolo despite winning the first set.

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Mensik finished as a semifinalist at the 2025 Challenger Cap Cana, losing to Damir Dzumhur despite winning the first set. He registered his best Grand Slam performance at the 2025 Australian Open, upsetting Casper Ruud in the second round. Mensik also competed in the doubles category and reached the final of the 2025 Brisbane International with compatriot Jiri Lehecka. Nicknamed Menimal, Mensik prefers to play on hard courts and hits backhand shots.

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Jakub Mensik Personal Information

Name Jakub Mensik
Age19 years old as of May 2025
DOBSeptember 1, 2005
NationalityCzech
Mother NameKaterina Mensikova
Father NameMichal Mensik
ProfessionTennis player
Height6 feet 4 inches or 194 cm
Weight83 kg or 184 lbs
Relationship StatusSingle

Jakub Mensik's Early Life

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Mensik started playing tennis at five on the tennis courts in front of his family's house. He used to enjoy the games of children and adults playing on the court and started training with his old coach, Ivo Muller. According to ATP, Mensik shared: "I fell in love with tennis through games and competitions."

During his junior year, he finished as a finalist at the 2022 Australian Open, achieving an ITF ranking of No. 3 on January 31, 2022. He won his first Challenger title at the 2023 Sparta Prague Open, defeating Dominik Koepfer.

Jakub Mensik's Family Background

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Michal Mensik and Katerina Mensikova are Jakub Mensik's parents. According to ATP, Mensik's father, Michal Mensik, was a former ice hockey player who worked in the IT department. Katerina Mensikova works in a PR and marketing company. She was also a skier in her career.

In an interview with ATPTour, Michael praised Jakub Mensik's former coach, Muller, for his son's career. He said: "He was the best man because he could grow the right love of tennis in the small children, and he also taught the parents to be good tennis parents."

Jakub Mensik Social Media

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Instagram: mensik.jakub

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Jakub Mensik Prize Money

Mensik has won over $3.3 million in prize money, including over $1.7 million in May 2025, according to the ATP official website.

Jakub Mensik Brand Ambassador

Mensik uses a racquet sponsored by Wilson (Wilson Blade 98), according to his official site. His other sponsors include Adidas, TK Plus, OK System, and Prostejov. Mensik's partners include Gotta Tennis and We Sport Management.

Jakub Mensik Career Stats

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Mensik holds a career singles record of 47-30 as of May 2025. According to the ATP official website, he has served around 840 aces with a first-serve percentage of 59% as of March 2025. He has won 76% of his first-serve points and 48% of his second-serve points. Mensik has won 83% of 944 service games till now. Regarding his returning record, his first-serve return points stood at 28%, whereas his second-serve return points stood at 50%.

Jakub Mensik Achievements

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ATP 1000 Title

Mensik won his first ATP 1000 title at the 2025 Miami Open, where he stunned six-time champion Novak Djokovic in the final by 7-6, 7-6. This was his first ATP singles title as of May 2025.

Ranking

With his exemplary performance at the 2025 Miami Open, Mensik achieved his career-high ranking of World No. 19 on May 19, 2025.

Also Read: Jakub Mensik Coach

Jakub Mensik's Best Finish at each Grand Slam

MajorBest Results in Singles
Australian Open3R (2025)
French Open1R (2025)
Wimbledon Open1R (2024)
US Open3R (2023, 2024)

Jakub Mensik Titles Won

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As of May 2025, Mensik has won only one title in his career: the 2025 Miami Open. He registered a win over Novak Djokovic in the final and Taylor Fritz in the semifinal.

Jakub Mensik Coaching Staff

Tomas Josefus, a former player from the Czech Republic, is the coach of Jakub Mensik. The duo joined hands when he was eight years old. The 37-year-old has achieved his ITF junior ranking of 363 with a win rate of 83%. He has an Instagram account @tomas_josefus.

Also Read: Jakub Mensik Parents

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FAQs On Jakub Mensik

A. As of May 2025, Jakub Mensik has not won any Grand Slam titles in his career.


A. Jakub Mensik emerged victorious at the 2025 Miami Open, registering a win over his idol, Novak Djokovic.


A. Jakub Mensik is ranked No. 19 (career-high) in the world as of May 2025.


A. Jakub Mensik uses the Wilson Blade 98 racket during the games.


A. Jakub Mensik was born in Prostejov, Czech Republic.


A. Menimal is Jakub Mensik's nickname. 


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