By Tony Fairbairn
- Novak Djokovic [4] v Jakub Mensik
- H2H: Djokovic leads 1-0
MIAMI, USA – Novak Djokovic’s bid for a century of titles takes on 19 year-old sensation Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final.
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Novak Djokovic [4] v Jakub Mensik H2H & Match Fundamentals
Another dominant win for Novak Djokovic over Grigor Dimitrov means the Serb is into his 60th career Masters 1000 final. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is used to making history and breaking records with Djokovic now aiming to reach another personal landmark by winning a 100th career title in Miami. Standing in Djokovic’s way is 19 year-old sensation Jakub Mensik after the Czech Republican’s dream week continued by winning a last set tiebreak against Taylor Fritz.
| Novak Djokovic [4] v Jakub Mensik | H2H: Djokovic leads 1-0 |
| Miami Open 2025 | Miami, USA |
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Djokovic has cruised through the draw while Mensik has beaten some in-form players to reach his first Masters 1000 final.
Novak Djokovic [4] route to the final
R1: BYE
R2: Rinky Hijikata 6-0 7-6(1)
R3: Camilo Ugo Carabelli [LL] 6-1 7-6(1)
R4: Lorenzo Musetti [15] 6-2 6-2
QF: Sebastian Korda [24] 6-3 7-6(4)
SF: Grigor Dimitrov [14] 6-2 6-3
Jakub Mensik route to the final
R1: Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4 3-6 6-1
R2: Jack Draper [7] 7-6(2) 7-6(3)
R3: Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4
R4: Tomas Machac [20] W/O
QF: Arthur Fils [17] 7-6(5) 6-1
SF: Taylor Fritz [3] 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(4)
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
| H2H: | Novak Djokovic (WR 5) | Jakub Mensik (WR 54) |
| Tournament Previous Best | Champion (2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016) | QR2 (2024) |
| 1st Serve % | 65.1 | 58 |
| Service Games Won % | 86.5 | 81.1 |
| Break Points Saved % | 64.8 | 62.6 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 53.7 | 50.7 |
| Break Points Converted % | 41.6 | 41.2 |
Djokovic is hoping to capitalise on his confidence and efficiency on serve against an aggressive player like Mensik.
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Playing Styles and Prediction
A 60th career Masters 1000 final for Djokovic as he continues to break records in tennis after a rejuvenated run in Miami.
After months of trying Djokovic will now look to win a 100th title of his career and join an elite group of tennis to win a century of titles.
Speaking ahead of the final Djokovic reflects on what it would mean to win a century of titles in a sport where he has won everything.
“Ever since I won my 99th, which was the Olympic Games in Paris, I’ve been playing with the prospect of winning the special hundred titles,” Djokovic claimed to the ATP website.
“I played finals of Shanghai. I was close there. Semi-finals of Australia. Then been trying to find that necessary and much-needed level of tennis that will put me in a position to fight for a trophy, a big trophy.
“That’s what I’ve been doing this week. I’ve been very happy with the way I prepared for the tournament, the way I’ve been playing. I haven’t dropped a set. It’s a great opportunity. Let’s see what happens in two days.”
The last obstacle in Djokovic’s history bid is 19 year-old Mensik after the Czech Republican won an epic against Fritz to reach his maiden Masters 1000 final.
Now Mensik looks to continue the best week of his life and aims to reach a landmark milestone in his career by becoming one of the youngest ever winners of the Miami Open.
Ahead of the final Mensik described what it will be like facing his childhood idol in the final as he spoke about the influence of Djokovic on his career.
“It feels incredible,” Mensik told the ATP website.
“For me it was a dream to play against him in Shanghai. For now it’s a bit different. I am a better player now and I’m going to enjoy and it’s going to be really exciting. Let’s see what’s going to happen Sunday.”
Djokovic will aim to expose Mensik’s weaker returning stats by producing powerful and dominant serving.
Meanwhile Mensik will continue his incredibly dominant serving by using the wide serve to force errors from Djokovic.
The Serb will start this match as slight favourite due to his experience but if Mensik can produce a high level of play from the start of the match then he could spring a surprise here.
Prediction: Djokovic in three sets.
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