Jakub Mensik Stuns Arthur Fils to Reach Maiden Masters Semi-Final

Jakub Mensik has reached his first Masters semi-final with a 7-6(5), 6-1 win over Arthur Fils at the Miami Masters.

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik achieved a major breakthrough in his career, advancing to his first Masters semi-final in Miami with a 7-6(5), 6-1 victory over France's Arthur Fils on Thursday. Mensik's impressive performance marked a significant milestone for the 19-year-old, who has been making waves in the tennis world with his towering presence and powerful serve.

Fils had been riding high after his upset win over top-seeded Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, but he struggled to replicate that success against Mensik. Despite a strong fightback in the first set, Fils ultimately lost the tie-break, and Mensik's dominance became increasingly apparent in the second set. The Czech teenager's big serve proved to be a decisive factor in the match, leaving Fils unable to mount a comeback.

Mensik was ecstatic about his victory, describing it as the biggest result of his career so far. “It feels incredible. I think the biggest result so far in my career, so I'm glad I just kept going since the first round,” he said. Mensik acknowledged the importance of maintaining his focus throughout the tournament, emphasizing that the job is far from done. “That's the key, to keep the focus during the two weeks, because it's always tough. The job is not done,” he added, looking ahead to his semi-final challenge.

Jakub Mensik made a strong start to the match, racing out to a 4-1 lead against Arthur Fils. However, the Frenchman refused to give up, staging a comeback that forced Mensik to dig deep and ultimately prevail in a tie-break. Mensik's ability to withstand Fils' resurgence proved crucial, as he regained his composure to take control of the match.

BREAKTHROUGH 🤘

For the first time in his career, @mensik_jakub_ reaches a Masters 1000 semi-final!@MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/wmLOANS5DL

— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 27, 2025

Mensik's dominance was on full display in the second set, as he produced a rock-solid performance to power his way to a 7-6(5), 6-1 victory in just 75 minutes. With this win, the 19-year-old Czech teenager has booked his spot in the semi-finals of the Miami Masters. Mensik, currently ranked 54th in the world, will now await the outcome of the quarter-final match between Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini to determine his next opponent.

Masterful Mensik 🙌

The moment @mensik_jakub_ defeated Fils 7-6 6-1 to become the fifth youngest semi-finalist in #MiamiOpen history. pic.twitter.com/84UYdmJudI

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 27, 2025

The remaining quarter-final matches will also take place on Thursday, with fourth-seed Novak Djokovic facing American Sebastian Korda in a postponed match from Wednesday. The winner of this encounter will go on to face Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals. The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Miami Masters, with the top players battling it out for a spot in the final.