Miami Open champion decides not to play Monte Carlo Masters

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After winning the Miami Open 2025, tennis player Jakub Mensik decided not to participate in this year’s Monte Carlo Masters.

On his journey to win the 2025 Miami Open championship in the US, Jakub Mensik defeated 6 opponents to win the first ATP Masters 1000 title of his career.

Mensik then overcame Roberto Bautista Agut, defeated Indian Wells champion Jack Draper, defeated Roman Safiullin and benefited from Tomas Machac’s withdrawal in the fourth round. Then in the quarterfinals, Mensik beat Arthur Fils to set up a semi-final meeting with Taylor Fritz.

In the semi-final against the home player, Mensik won 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after 3 dramatic sets. In the final against Djokovic, the Czech player won after 2 sets with the same score of 7-6 to be crowned champion.

At the age of 19, Jakub Mensik became the 5th youngest player to win the ATP Masters 1000 tournament after Michael Chang, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune.

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However, Jakub Mensik has made a surprising decision to not participate in the Monte Carlo Masters, which starts in Monaco from April 6 to April 13. This is the first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the clay court season.

Jakub Mensik chose to rest in his hometown of Prostejov (Czech Republic) for a week before participating in the ATP 500 Munich Open in Germany. The Czech tennis player wants to have the best preparation before entering the Rome Masters and Roland Garros in May.

Rising Tennis Star Withdraws from Prestigious Monte Carlo Masters After Miami Victory

In a shocking turn of events, Jakub Mensik, the young Czech tennis sensation, has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters tournament. This decision comes hot on the heels of Mensik’s stellar performance at the Miami Open, where he clinched his first ATP title.

Mensik, at just 19 years and six months old, made history by becoming the fifth-youngest Masters 1000 champion, joining the ranks of tennis legends like Michael Chang, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Holger Rune. His remarkable journey in Miami, where he defeated top-ranked players, culminated in a thrilling victory over his idol Novak Djokovic in the final.

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After his triumph in Miami, Mensik returned to Prostejov but opted to skip the Monte Carlo tournament to rest and recharge for future challenges. Despite initially contemplating withdrawing from the Miami Open due to a physical concern, Mensik persevered and went on a remarkable winning streak that led to his momentous victory.

With his unexpected withdrawal from Monte Carlo, Mensik joins world no. 1 Jannik Sinner as the second player to forgo participation in the prestigious tournament. Mensik’s decision to save his wildcard entry for another player showcases his strategic thinking and consideration for the tennis community.

As Mensik gears up to kick off the clay court season at the ATP 500 event in Munich, tennis fans worldwide eagerly anticipate his next moves and whether he can maintain his winning momentum on the international stage. Stay tuned for more updates on Mensik’s promising career and the electrifying twists and turns of the tennis world.