Novak Djokovic will have to wait a bit longer to get his 100th ATP singles title. Djokovic had the opportunity to reach the century mark at the 2025 Miami Open but ended up suffering a surprising loss in the finals to Jakub Mensik.
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.
