In a gripping encounter at the Qatar Open, Andy Murray faced off against 18-year-old Czech player Jakub Mensik, ultimately succumbing in a closely contested match that lasted 3h06 minutes. The final score was 7-6 (6), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4). Despite a valiant comeback from Murray, who won the second set after losing the first in a tiebreak, Mensik's performance, including twice serving for the match and being broken both times, highlighted his resilience and skill. This match not only marked a significant win for Mensik but also stirred speculation about Murray's future in tennis, as he hinted at retirement with remarks during the match, notably saying 'it's not for me anymore'. Following this victory, Mensik went on to defeat top seed Andrey Rublev with scores of 64/76, showcasing his potential as one of tennis' rising stars.
18-year-old Jakub Mensik defeats Rublev! 😮 Is this tennis' newest star? ⭐ https://t.co/GmiQxV0kBu
The youngest man to defeat a Top 5 player since our defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 👏 See you in #TennisParadise, @mensik_jakub_ 👋 https://t.co/LWtZyW1NHo
Doha semifinals: Gael Monfils vs. Jakub Mensik Monfils had 20 ATP match wins and 1 ATP title when Mensik was born
Extra context for @andy_murray’s Doha defeat y’day. Young chap who beat him, Jakub Mensik, just took down top seed & world no.5 Rublev 64/76. A day after a near 3.5 hr battle v Murray. He also put out the 5th seed Davidovich Fokina in R1. Murray 1 or 2 pts away from beating him
The youth movement is happening 🧐 Jakub Mensik takes out Andrey Rublev in Doha. https://t.co/DeUud4zfsT
Qatar Open: Andy Murray loses to teenager Jakub Mensik in lengthy battle https://t.co/mul4tPS3C6
“This game is not for me any more” 😫 That's what Andy Murray appeared to say towards his coaching corner during a marathon 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open to a player half his age Tap to read more ⬇️ https://t.co/a4jyKBcCqj
Andy Murray drops biggest retirement hint yet DURING match as British legend rants ‘it’s not for me anymore’ in defeat https://t.co/ALa1Q2uSil
Andy Murray drops huge hint he could be about to retire with six-word outburst during Qatar Open loss https://t.co/81hicFxIzl
Andy Murray succumbs in gruelling three-hour Qatar Open defeat to Mensik https://t.co/ZOTWm9VzzV
No joy for Andy Murray in Doha, where he reached the final last year But he does get quite a scoreline, losing 7-6 (6) 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4) to Czech 18-year-old Jakub Mensik in the second round One to savor for young Mensik and more food for thought for Murray #getty https://t.co/MyH4vlioXu
Andy Murray OUT after an epic against Jakub Mensik 🎾 https://t.co/ThogywxMHu
Andy Murray repeatedly smashes racket in anger as star crashes out of Qatar Open against 18-year-old https://t.co/WAWCufTW20
18yo Mensik now one win away from top 100. Awaits Gasquet or Rublev tomorrow.
Absolutely does not know when he’s beaten: 25 in the deciding third becomes 55 as @andy_murray makes Mensik think again. 67/76/55 after 3h06 minutes. Anyone’s match now 👏 🎾 Twice Mensik served for it , twice Murray broke him
Going the distance 🏃♂️ After losing the opening set in a tiebreak, Murray rallies back to win the second set 7-6(3) and force a deciding set against Mensik. #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/TZn8O6O6SU
Down. But never out. After 2 hours 17 minutes, @andy_murray takes the 2nd set tiebreak to force a decider vs Mensik! Live stream: https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX https://t.co/dFqno1j3gc
🤸 Stretch volley 💫 Lob winner Welcome to the Jakub Mensik show! 🎟️ @QatarTennis | #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/ajUrHuy6bO
Andy Murray is NOT happy 😡 He loses out on the first set in Qatar ❌ https://t.co/5JT4j9xfrO
Andy Murray just wrestled control of the first set against Jakub Mensik from 3-5 down, reached set points at 6-4 in the tiebreak, perfectly worked the point and then... made one of the worst volley misses of his entire career. 7-6(6) Mensik. Crazy.
We LOVE a good ol' chip and charge ⭐️ Jakub Mensik is bringing it to Andy Murray! @QatarTennis | #QatarExxonMobilOpen https://t.co/680TD1cKWS
Here he is! 🎾 Andy Murray is ready to take on Jakub Mensik LIVE on Sky Sports Tennis 📺 https://t.co/CEql38sAS6
Andy Murray is out on court! 🤩🔥 🖥️ Murray 🆚 Mensik is live on Sky Sports Tennis now! https://t.co/9WY0YMeAaj