The 19-year-old Mensik was a heavy underdog entering the match, but it didn’t show in his game. He remained calm under pressure and came out on top in two tiebreaks to win the match in straight sets 7-6(4), 7-6(4).

Djokovic was hampered by eye discomfort in the match but didn’t use it as an excuse and was full of praise for Mensik after the match.

“This is a joyous moment for him and his family — an unbelievable tournament, first of many,” Djokovic said. “It hurts me to admit it, you were better. In the clutch moments, you delivered the goods. For a young player like yourself, this is a great feature.”

The 2025 Miami Open win was the first ATP title Mensik has won in his young career. It was even more special for the Czech player, considering it came against his idol.

“You’re the one I idolized when I was young,” Mensik said to Djokovic during the after-match ceremony. “I started playing tennis because of you.”

Djokovic will now have to look for another opportunity to become just the third player in the Open Era with 100 titles to his name. Roger Federer has 103 while Jimmy Connors has 109.

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Goffin, currently the No. 55 player in the world, bounced back after losing the first set (5-7) and took the following two sets (6-4, 6-3) easier than expected. He relied on his powerful forehand, which gave Alcaraz trouble for the better part of the match, and forced the Spaniard to commit 43 unforced errors.

Speaking after the match, Alcaraz was critical of himself, saying that he didn’t raise his level when needed and felt like he was losing confidence. 

“It was a very poor performance on my part, I admit it, he was a better player than me,” Alcaraz added. “After the first set, I think he started to play better while my level declined, even though he was already playing well.”

Alcaraz opened the 2025 season by being eliminated in the quarter-finals of Australian Open before winning Rotterdam Open. He also reached quarter-finals in Doha and semi-finals in Indian Wells.

Goffin, on the other hand, is past the second-round in Miami for the first time since 2019. His best result at the tournament was his semi-finals appearance in 2016.  His next opponent is American Brandon Nakashima.

The 2025 Miami Open already featured several other surprise exits. Among them is the world’s No.8 Daniil Medvedev being ousted in straight sets by unseeded Jaume Munar and 11-seed Holger Rune lost to Reilly Opelka, the world’s No. 145 player.

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Kyrgios entered the first Grand Slam tournament of the year following a lengthy recovery from wrist and hip injuries. Playing in only his third match in more than two years, Kyrgios put up a good effort but wasn’t able to win a single set. He did, however, give the audience their money’s worth. 

Speaking with reporters after the match, Kyrgios said that he played with “65% of my capacity.”

“For [the fans] to really see me fighting and still giving me that energy, it meant a lot, because I feel like I’ve given my life to tennis and I’ve tried to give them a show every time I go out there,” Kyrgios said.

Kyrgios added that he doesn’t see himself playing another singles match at Australian Open. He is scheduled to play in this year’s doubles tournament with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

“Realistically, I can’t see myself playing a singles match here again,” he shared.

When asked about whether 2025 will be his last season, Kyrgios didn’t provide a definite answer but said he intends to play at the remaining three Grand Slams this year and hopes to “make some noise at Wimbledon.”

Nick Kyrgios achieved his highest ranking in 2016 when he was the No. 13 tennis player in the world. His biggest success was his 2022 finals appearance at Wimbledon, and he also won a doubles title at the Australian Open in the same year.

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With four previous titles in Shanghai, Djokovic is within touching distance of becoming the most decorated tennis player in history. Only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer have more, with 109 and 103 championships respectively.

“It was a very tough match, obviously; playing against Novak is one of the toughest challenges we have,” Sinner said after his win. “It’s tough to tell you a secret about (Djokovic) because he doesn’t have any weaknesses. You have to try and use the small chances that he gives you, but there are not many during the match. He is a legend of our sport; he’s very tough to play against, so I am very happy.”

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In an Instagram story shared on Friday, Osaka announced that she parted ways with her longtime coach, Wim Fissette.

“Four years, two Slams, and a whole lot of memories. Thanks Wim for being a great coach and even better person, wishing you all the best,” Osaka wrote in the story.

Fissette later confirmed the split via a post on Instagram.

“After the US Open, Naomi decided to move forward with a new path. I accepted it knowing we close this second run with more good memories and gratitude for building her way back. Always wishing the very best for each other and families,” Fissette wrote while sharing several photos from their time together.

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Fissette initially coached Osaka between 2020 and 2022, helping her win the US Open and Australian Open. When Osaka ended her break from tennis in late 2023, the two reunited, but their second stint was less successful.

Osaka played at all four Grand Slams in 2024 but didn’t progress past the second round. Her worst performance came at the Australian Open, a tournament she won twice, having been eliminated in the first round.  

Osaka reportedly already found a new coach in Patrick Mouratoglou, with the two seen training together in Los Angeles. Mouratoglou is best known for training Serena Williams between 2012 and 2022, helping her win 10 Grand Slams. More recently, he coached Danish tennis player Holger Rune.

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The match, dubbed as a potential last face-off between the two rivals, didn’t offer as much excitement as expected. Djokovic dominated the first set, getting a 5-0 lead before finally losing a game.

It was more of the same early in the second set, with Djokovic taking a 4-0 lead before Nadal made an inspired comeback attempt and won four straight games. However, Djokovic didn’t allow for any surprises and finished off Nadal in the next two games.

The clash at the 2024 Olympics was the 60th time that Djokovic and Nadal faced each other on a tennis court. Djokovic claimed its 31st victory compared to Nadal’s 29.

Speaking with reporters, Nadal refused to say whether this is the last time he faces Djokovic. The Spaniard struggled with injuries in the past two years and has been lately flirting with retirement.

“I cannot live every single day with the feeling that it’s going to be, or not going to be, my last match. I come here, I try my best, I play. And when I decide to stop playing, or when I decide to keep going, I will let you know. I don’t know,” Nadal said. “If I feel that I am not competitive enough to keep going or physically I am not … ready to keep going, I will stop, and I will let you know.”

This isn’t the end of Nadal’s Paris Olympics campaign, as he is still engaged in a doubles tournament, where he is teamed up with reigning Wimbledon and French Open winner Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic, on the other hand, remains focused on winning the Olympic gold medal, which remains the only achievement missing from his impressive resume.

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Fresh of a French Open title, Swiatek was one of the biggest favorites at Wimbledon despite her previous poor record at All England Club. She faced Putintseva while on a 21-match winning streak and seemed like she would push it to 22 after winning the first set (6-3).

 However, Putintseva bounced back in an impressive fashion. She won 12 out of the next 14 games to take the next two sets (6-1, 6-1) and clinch an unexpected win. Prior to this, Swiatek beat her in all of the four matches they played without surrendering a single set. 

“My tank of really pushing myself to the limits became suddenly, like, empty,” Swiatek said after the match. “I was kind of surprised. But I know what I did wrong after Roland Garros. I didn’t really rest properly. I’m not going to make this mistake again.”

Swiatek has five Grand Slam wins on her resume, four at the French Open and one at the US Open, but Wimbledon remains her weak spot. Her best result at All England Club is quarterfinals, which she only managed to reach once, in 2023.

Putintseva, on the other hand, is enjoying her best run at Wimbledon. Her previous best was the second round, which she last reached in 2021, prior to this year’s tournament.

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Swiatek needed just 69 minutes to wrap up her match against Paolini. After a shaky start that caused her to fell behind 1-2, Swiatek regained her composure and proceeded to win five straight games and give up just four points to take the first set.

Swiatek then raced to 5-0 lead in the second set before Paolini managed to win her third game of the match. But, this turned out to be all the Italian could muster as Swiatek took care of the business on her next serve.

With the win, Swiatek improved to four French Open titles and five Grand Slams in total. She became the first woman to win Roland Garros three straight times since Justine Henin did it between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, the only other woman who did the same in the Open Era was Monica Seles, who did it from 1990 to 1992.

The 2024 French Open will officially conclude on Sunday when Carlos Alcaraz faces Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles finals. It is the first time that both players have played in the finals of Roland Garros. Alcaraz is searching for his third Grand Slam, while Zverev is attempting to win his first major title.

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Djokovic was an overwhelming favorite against the world’s No. 32 Alejandro Tabilo in their Round of 32 matchup, but the Serbian ended up suffering a shocking defeat in straight sets (6-2, 6-3). It wasn’t just that Djokovic lost, he was also greatly outplayed.

Speaking with reporters after the match, Djokovic said that he was still feeling the consequences of an incident that happened a few days ago. After winning his first-round match against Corentin Moutet, Djokovic was hit in the head with a water bottle after signing autographs.

According to Djokovic, the incident caused him to feel nausea and headaches. 

“The way I felt on the court today was just completely from — it’s like a different player entered in my shoes. No rhythm, no tempo, no balance whatsoever on any shot. So, it’s a bit concerning,” said Djokovic.

Djokovic will now hope he can recover and return to form before the 2024 French Open, where he is looking to win his 25th Grand Slam and break the all-time record held by Margaret Court. The Serbian is yet to win a tournament in 2024.

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Due to injuries, Nadal hasn’t played a single tournament since January, when he reached the quarterfinals at Brisbane International. He looked in good shape in his first-round win against Flavio Cobolli, but fourth-seeded de Minaur proved to be too much of a challenge.

 Nadal, who won 12 titles in Barcelona, was greeted by loud cheers from the sell-out crowd as he made his way off the court.

Speaking with reporters after the match, Nadal said that he didn’t want to take any risks and that he was just happy because he was able to play. Prior to playing in Brisbane, he didn’t play for almost a year due to a hip injury.

“The moment I lost the first set, the match was over,” Nadal told the reporters. “I can’t play a three-hour match right now. This wasn’t the place for me to give everything I have. We’ll see what happens in Paris. I want to be competitive there, that’s where I have to give it all.”

Nadal’s focus will now be on the French Open, where he’ll attempt to win his 15th Roland Garros title and his 23rd Grand Slam.

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The 19-year-old Mensik was a heavy underdog entering the match, but it didn’t show in his game. He remained calm under pressure and came out on top in two tiebreaks to win the match in straight sets 7-6(4), 7-6(4).

Djokovic was hampered by eye discomfort in the match but didn’t use it as an excuse and was full of praise for Mensik after the match.

“This is a joyous moment for him and his family — an unbelievable tournament, first of many,” Djokovic said. “It hurts me to admit it, you were better. In the clutch moments, you delivered the goods. For a young player like yourself, this is a great feature.”

The 2025 Miami Open win was the first ATP title Mensik has won in his young career. It was even more special for the Czech player, considering it came against his idol.

“You’re the one I idolized when I was young,” Mensik said to Djokovic during the after-match ceremony. “I started playing tennis because of you.”

Djokovic will now have to look for another opportunity to become just the third player in the Open Era with 100 titles to his name. Roger Federer has 103 while Jimmy Connors has 109.

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Goffin, currently the No. 55 player in the world, bounced back after losing the first set (5-7) and took the following two sets (6-4, 6-3) easier than expected. He relied on his powerful forehand, which gave Alcaraz trouble for the better part of the match, and forced the Spaniard to commit 43 unforced errors.

Speaking after the match, Alcaraz was critical of himself, saying that he didn’t raise his level when needed and felt like he was losing confidence. 

“It was a very poor performance on my part, I admit it, he was a better player than me,” Alcaraz added. “After the first set, I think he started to play better while my level declined, even though he was already playing well.”

Alcaraz opened the 2025 season by being eliminated in the quarter-finals of Australian Open before winning Rotterdam Open. He also reached quarter-finals in Doha and semi-finals in Indian Wells.

Goffin, on the other hand, is past the second-round in Miami for the first time since 2019. His best result at the tournament was his semi-finals appearance in 2016.  His next opponent is American Brandon Nakashima.

The 2025 Miami Open already featured several other surprise exits. Among them is the world’s No.8 Daniil Medvedev being ousted in straight sets by unseeded Jaume Munar and 11-seed Holger Rune lost to Reilly Opelka, the world’s No. 145 player.

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Kyrgios entered the first Grand Slam tournament of the year following a lengthy recovery from wrist and hip injuries. Playing in only his third match in more than two years, Kyrgios put up a good effort but wasn’t able to win a single set. He did, however, give the audience their money’s worth. 

Speaking with reporters after the match, Kyrgios said that he played with “65% of my capacity.”

“For [the fans] to really see me fighting and still giving me that energy, it meant a lot, because I feel like I’ve given my life to tennis and I’ve tried to give them a show every time I go out there,” Kyrgios said.

Kyrgios added that he doesn’t see himself playing another singles match at Australian Open. He is scheduled to play in this year’s doubles tournament with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

“Realistically, I can’t see myself playing a singles match here again,” he shared.

When asked about whether 2025 will be his last season, Kyrgios didn’t provide a definite answer but said he intends to play at the remaining three Grand Slams this year and hopes to “make some noise at Wimbledon.”

Nick Kyrgios achieved his highest ranking in 2016 when he was the No. 13 tennis player in the world. His biggest success was his 2022 finals appearance at Wimbledon, and he also won a doubles title at the Australian Open in the same year.

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With four previous titles in Shanghai, Djokovic is within touching distance of becoming the most decorated tennis player in history. Only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer have more, with 109 and 103 championships respectively.

“It was a very tough match, obviously; playing against Novak is one of the toughest challenges we have,” Sinner said after his win. “It’s tough to tell you a secret about (Djokovic) because he doesn’t have any weaknesses. You have to try and use the small chances that he gives you, but there are not many during the match. He is a legend of our sport; he’s very tough to play against, so I am very happy.”

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In an Instagram story shared on Friday, Osaka announced that she parted ways with her longtime coach, Wim Fissette.

“Four years, two Slams, and a whole lot of memories. Thanks Wim for being a great coach and even better person, wishing you all the best,” Osaka wrote in the story.

Fissette later confirmed the split via a post on Instagram.

“After the US Open, Naomi decided to move forward with a new path. I accepted it knowing we close this second run with more good memories and gratitude for building her way back. Always wishing the very best for each other and families,” Fissette wrote while sharing several photos from their time together.

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Fissette initially coached Osaka between 2020 and 2022, helping her win the US Open and Australian Open. When Osaka ended her break from tennis in late 2023, the two reunited, but their second stint was less successful.

Osaka played at all four Grand Slams in 2024 but didn’t progress past the second round. Her worst performance came at the Australian Open, a tournament she won twice, having been eliminated in the first round.  

Osaka reportedly already found a new coach in Patrick Mouratoglou, with the two seen training together in Los Angeles. Mouratoglou is best known for training Serena Williams between 2012 and 2022, helping her win 10 Grand Slams. More recently, he coached Danish tennis player Holger Rune.

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The match, dubbed as a potential last face-off between the two rivals, didn’t offer as much excitement as expected. Djokovic dominated the first set, getting a 5-0 lead before finally losing a game.

It was more of the same early in the second set, with Djokovic taking a 4-0 lead before Nadal made an inspired comeback attempt and won four straight games. However, Djokovic didn’t allow for any surprises and finished off Nadal in the next two games.

The clash at the 2024 Olympics was the 60th time that Djokovic and Nadal faced each other on a tennis court. Djokovic claimed its 31st victory compared to Nadal’s 29.

Speaking with reporters, Nadal refused to say whether this is the last time he faces Djokovic. The Spaniard struggled with injuries in the past two years and has been lately flirting with retirement.

“I cannot live every single day with the feeling that it’s going to be, or not going to be, my last match. I come here, I try my best, I play. And when I decide to stop playing, or when I decide to keep going, I will let you know. I don’t know,” Nadal said. “If I feel that I am not competitive enough to keep going or physically I am not … ready to keep going, I will stop, and I will let you know.”

This isn’t the end of Nadal’s Paris Olympics campaign, as he is still engaged in a doubles tournament, where he is teamed up with reigning Wimbledon and French Open winner Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic, on the other hand, remains focused on winning the Olympic gold medal, which remains the only achievement missing from his impressive resume.

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Fresh of a French Open title, Swiatek was one of the biggest favorites at Wimbledon despite her previous poor record at All England Club. She faced Putintseva while on a 21-match winning streak and seemed like she would push it to 22 after winning the first set (6-3).

 However, Putintseva bounced back in an impressive fashion. She won 12 out of the next 14 games to take the next two sets (6-1, 6-1) and clinch an unexpected win. Prior to this, Swiatek beat her in all of the four matches they played without surrendering a single set. 

“My tank of really pushing myself to the limits became suddenly, like, empty,” Swiatek said after the match. “I was kind of surprised. But I know what I did wrong after Roland Garros. I didn’t really rest properly. I’m not going to make this mistake again.”

Swiatek has five Grand Slam wins on her resume, four at the French Open and one at the US Open, but Wimbledon remains her weak spot. Her best result at All England Club is quarterfinals, which she only managed to reach once, in 2023.

Putintseva, on the other hand, is enjoying her best run at Wimbledon. Her previous best was the second round, which she last reached in 2021, prior to this year’s tournament.

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Swiatek needed just 69 minutes to wrap up her match against Paolini. After a shaky start that caused her to fell behind 1-2, Swiatek regained her composure and proceeded to win five straight games and give up just four points to take the first set.

Swiatek then raced to 5-0 lead in the second set before Paolini managed to win her third game of the match. But, this turned out to be all the Italian could muster as Swiatek took care of the business on her next serve.

With the win, Swiatek improved to four French Open titles and five Grand Slams in total. She became the first woman to win Roland Garros three straight times since Justine Henin did it between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, the only other woman who did the same in the Open Era was Monica Seles, who did it from 1990 to 1992.

The 2024 French Open will officially conclude on Sunday when Carlos Alcaraz faces Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles finals. It is the first time that both players have played in the finals of Roland Garros. Alcaraz is searching for his third Grand Slam, while Zverev is attempting to win his first major title.

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Djokovic was an overwhelming favorite against the world’s No. 32 Alejandro Tabilo in their Round of 32 matchup, but the Serbian ended up suffering a shocking defeat in straight sets (6-2, 6-3). It wasn’t just that Djokovic lost, he was also greatly outplayed.

Speaking with reporters after the match, Djokovic said that he was still feeling the consequences of an incident that happened a few days ago. After winning his first-round match against Corentin Moutet, Djokovic was hit in the head with a water bottle after signing autographs.

According to Djokovic, the incident caused him to feel nausea and headaches. 

“The way I felt on the court today was just completely from — it’s like a different player entered in my shoes. No rhythm, no tempo, no balance whatsoever on any shot. So, it’s a bit concerning,” said Djokovic.

Djokovic will now hope he can recover and return to form before the 2024 French Open, where he is looking to win his 25th Grand Slam and break the all-time record held by Margaret Court. The Serbian is yet to win a tournament in 2024.

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Due to injuries, Nadal hasn’t played a single tournament since January, when he reached the quarterfinals at Brisbane International. He looked in good shape in his first-round win against Flavio Cobolli, but fourth-seeded de Minaur proved to be too much of a challenge.

 Nadal, who won 12 titles in Barcelona, was greeted by loud cheers from the sell-out crowd as he made his way off the court.

Speaking with reporters after the match, Nadal said that he didn’t want to take any risks and that he was just happy because he was able to play. Prior to playing in Brisbane, he didn’t play for almost a year due to a hip injury.

“The moment I lost the first set, the match was over,” Nadal told the reporters. “I can’t play a three-hour match right now. This wasn’t the place for me to give everything I have. We’ll see what happens in Paris. I want to be competitive there, that’s where I have to give it all.”

Nadal’s focus will now be on the French Open, where he’ll attempt to win his 15th Roland Garros title and his 23rd Grand Slam.

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