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Match Details
Fixture: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Jakub Mensik
Date: April 29, 2024
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Third round
Venue: Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: €7,697,965
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Jakub Mensik preview
World No. 35 Felix Auger-Aliassime will take on World No. 74 Jakub Mensik in the third round of the 2024 Madrid Open.
Auger-Aliassime has made a slow start to the season so far, amassing 13 wins from 23 matches, including a semifinal appearance at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille. He also reached the third round of the Australian Open, where he lost to Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
The Canadian entered Madrid on the back of a solid quarterfinal finish in the Munich Open. He started his campaign with an impressive win against Yoshihito Nishioka in the first round and then cruised past Adriann Mannarino in the second. Auger Aliassime outfoxed the Frenchman in straight sets, 6-0, 6-4.
Jakub Mensik, meanwhile, has made a modest start to the season by chalking up 10 wins from 14 matches, including a runner-up finish in the Qatar Open. He also reached the second round of the Australian Open, where he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in five sets.
The Czech entered Madrid on the back of early exits in the Indian Wells and the Miami Open. He began his campaign with a formidable win against Yannick Hanfmann and then overpowered Grigor Dimitrov in the second round. Mensik defeated the in-form Bulgarian in three sets, 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-3.
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Jakub Mensik head-to-head
The head-to-head between Auger-Aliassime and Jakub Mensik is poised at 0-0. The duo have never faced each other on the main tour.
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Jakub Mensik odds
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Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Jakub Mensik prediction
An engrossing encounter is on the cards between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jakub Mensik in the third round of the Madrid Open. Both players will be eager to make a significant impact at the Masters 1000 event.
Auger-Aliassime has struggled to find his rhythm and challenge the top players on tour this year. He has a solid record on clay but will need to strengthen his approach during matches, at the moment. The Canadian relies on his potent serve and heavy groundstrokes, especially off the forehand wing.
Mensik, on the contrary, looks to mean business this year. Apart from promising results on the main tour, he's also been putting in the hard yards on the ATP Challenger circuit. The Czech is known for his versatile all-round game, impressive technique, and great anticipation on the tennis court.
Ultimately, the player who recovers well and keeps a check on their errors will have the upper hand in this bout. Considering their results on the main tour and record on clay, Auger-Aliassime should be able to get the job done in the third round.
Pick: Auger-Aliassime to win in three sets.
