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Jakub Mensik Age: 20 (1 September 2005) Birth place: Prostějov, Czech Republic Career high: World No. 16 Singles titles: 2 Miami Open Best: Champion in 2025 Prize Money: US$ 4,962,566 www.instagram.com/mensik.jakub Jakub Mensik was born in Prostějov, Czech Republic, a city long associated with elite tennis development. He picked up a racket as a child and progressed quickly through the national system. In 2022, he reached the final of the Australian Open boys’ singles, a result that placed him among the top juniors in the world. Turning professional soon after, he leaned on the steady presence of his family, who continue to support him throughout the season. Away from competition, he keeps his routine simple and values time with friends and loved ones. As his schedule expanded to the ATP Tour, Mensik began learning how to adapt to different environments. When asked about the unique challenge of competing in South Florida, he explained it in straightforward terms. “Yeah. Obviously, the conditions at the Miami tournament are super tough and, of course, different from other tournaments. But basically, at every tournament we’re playing in different conditions, so we always need a little adjustment everywhere,” he said. For him, the key starts with managing the heat and humidity. “It depends on how many degrees it is, but in that humidity the most important thing is the drinking regime, just to stay hydrated. And then there are small details and adjustments, maybe a little bit stronger tension on my rackets and other things to protect me from sweating a lot, you know, powders and many, many things. Like I’m saying, there are plenty of details.”