Djokovic was close to taking his ATP career 100.
Jakub Mensik19, won the Miami Open Tennis Tournament in early Finnish time on Monday morning. In the finals, Mensik won multiple ATP winner, Serbian Novak Djokovicin37, Erin 7-6, 7-6.
– It was probably the biggest day of my life, and I did super well. I’m really happy about it. I showed it by keeping my nerve outside the field before the match, Czech Mensik said after winning.
Mensik fed as many as 14 aces in the match and was cold -hearted at the time of the finals.
If Djokovic had won, the victory would have been a 100th ATP tournament win for him. The trick has previously been able to Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.
“I predicted that he will become one of the best in the world”
Even when I was young, he has been told by Djokovic. After the victory, he praised his rival.
– He (Djokovic) is the reason why I’m here. He is an incredible person and the most awesome player of all time, Mensik said according to Mirror.
Djokovic, for his part, spoke in the interview with a “phenomenal” performance. Djokovic also said he had met, when he was 15-16 years old.
– It happens to admit, but you (Mensik) were better. You were phenomenal in the difficult moments of the game. I wish you good luck. Maybe you will let me win next time we play, Djokovic jokes.
– I met him (went) when he was 15 or 16 years old. I invited him to practice together in Belgrade. Years ago, I predicted that he would become one of the best in the world. I am very pleased that he has harnessed his potential.
The ATP tournament win was the first career. He had previously reached the finals once.
The start of the final match was more than five hours due to the rain.
The match was difficult for Serbian star Djokovic. He had difficulties throughout the match with his right eye. During the exchange, he used eye drops.
– The match was strange. I didn’t feel good at any time, Djokovic said after the game.
The duo had previously played in the quarter-finals of the Shanghai ATP tournament last year. At that time, a longer stalk was taken by Djokovic.
On the world list, the Czech Republic is ranked 54th. Djokovic holds 5th place.