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Jakub Mensik vs Novak Djokovic Live Stream & Tips - Djokovic to end Mensik's run in Shanghai

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 11 Oct 2024

John Eastwood 11 Oct 2024

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Jakub Mensik has beaten two top-10 players en route to the last eight, but I'm predicting his run goes no further in Shanghai. I'm backing to maintain his perfect record with another straight sets win in China.

Head to Head

This is the first meeting between Mensik and Djokovic.

Jakub Mensik Stats

Nationality: Czech Republic

Age: 18 (1 September 2005)

Height: 6'4" (1.93m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 65

Career High: 64 (August 2024)

ATP Tour Titles: 0

Shanghai Masters Best Result: First Appearance

Jakub Mensik Form

Jakub Mensik is 23-15 this year, beating Andy Murray, Andrey Rublev and Gael Monfils on his way to the Qatar Open final where he lost to Karen Khachanov.

The 19-year-old got to the quarter-finals in Mallorca and semi-finals in Umag. He has been average on his return to hard courts, going out in the US Open third round and first round in Beijing.

The Czech has gone the distance in all four matches in Shanghai, starting by beating Pedro Martinez 6-1 5-7 6-4 and 6th seed Andrey Rublev 6-7 6-4 6-3.

Mensik edged past Alexander Shevchenko 6-1 6-7 6-2 in the third round and then claimed another top-10 scalp as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 3-6 6-4.

Novak Djokovic Stats

Nationality: Serbia

Age: 37 (22 May 1987)

Height: 6'2" (1.88m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 4

Career High: 1 (July 2011)

ATP Tour Titles: 99

2024 ATP Tour Titles: 1

Grand Slam Singles Titles: 24 (10 Australian Open, 3 Wimbledon, 7 Wimbledon, 4 US Open)

Shanghai Masters Best Result: Winner (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018)

Novak Djokovic Form

Novak Djokovic is 35-8 this year, reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open, Monte Carlo Masters and Geneva Open. He injured his knee at the French Open, getting back on court at Wimbledon where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

The World No.2 got some revenge on clay at the Olympics, beating Alcaraz 7-6 7-6 in the final to claim the gold medal. He lost to Alexei Popyrin in the US Open third round and thrashed Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 at the Davis Cup.

The Serbian spent almost two hours on court in his opening match in Shanghai, beating Alex Michelsen 7-6 7-6. He annihilated Flavio Cobolli 6-1 6-2 in the third round, winning 81% of his 2nd serves and not allowing a break point.

The fourth seed was equally clinical at the right moments in the fourth round against Roman Safiullin, winning 6-3 6-2 to progress to the quarter-finals.

Verdict

Jakub Mensik v Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic Win 2-0

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