Menšík analyzes his low presence in the media: "Maybe it's because.."

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Few could have imagined that Jakub Mensik would be the first name to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open 2025 from the top half of the draw. However, the Czech has not shown a single flaw in all his performances these past two weeks, confirming that he is ready to make a mark on the big stages. Still to know who his next opponent will be, the 19-year-old tennis player analyzed his great form, his main weapon on the court, and the little attention he receives from the media compared to other players of his generation.

First Masters 1000 semifinal

“First of all, I feel incredible after a match like this, undoubtedly the best result I've had in my career so far, so I'm very happy but with the mentality that I have to keep moving forward. Since the first round, I've been trying to maintain focus on that idea, staying concentrated during two weeks of a Masters 1000 that is always very tough. So right now, I'd say the work is still not done”.

Path to the top 40

“Obviously, I never thought my career would start with this strength and speed, but before each season, I always sit down to reflect and set my goals well. Fortunately, I have an incredible team with me that supports me and helps me every day, everyone is doing a spectacular job, so I would say that this is the reason for everything, the real key to this success. We have continued to work hard after some weird weeks with painful losses, so I am very proud to have turned the situation around and come this far. We will see how it all ends”.

Pleased with the conditions

“The truth is that the conditions here in Miami fit perfectly with my game, they match really well with how I play. Starting with my serve, for example, which becomes much faster than last week in Indian Wells. The heat and the overall temperature make my game go up an extra level, this helps me quickly pick up the ball rhythm these courts require, I noticed it from the moment I did two training sessions upon arriving here. From the first match, I felt that comfort with all my shots, although I acknowledge that the Center Court is very different from the other courts, but I still found the formula to be effective”.

A security from the service line

“It's my physique, I'm a tall guy, I suppose it's normal. You know that if a guy who is 1'80 comes out, it's normal for him not to be so good in that aspect, but yes, I acknowledge that in my transition from junior to professional, we did a great job with the serve, we didn't want it to be just serving, but always looking for an intention. We did all kinds of exercises focused on refining this shot, from there my playing style developed in the professional stage. It's hard work, of course, there are many serves in every training, but that's what makes me feel quite secure in the matches. Let's say it's my great weapon”.

Mindset on big days

“To go out there and win. Every time I step on a tennis court, I feel like I can win that match. Every day I play, I believe I can win, I try to play my best tennis, show my best performance. I don't care if there's a top100 or a top20 on the other side, although I am aware that this makes a big difference. In my case, the mindset is always the same”.

Little noise in the media

“Right now, Jannik and Carlos are the best in the world, so it is normal to hear a lot about them, they have already achieved very big things in tennis. Now, new guys are coming into the circuit, for me, 2024 was my first professional year, so I didn't get as much attention, although Joao Fonseca has had it in 2025. I don't have a clear answer for this, maybe it's because I come from the Czech Republic, a smaller country. Even here in Miami, I feel like I'm in South America, I still haven't heard anyone speak English in the city, everyone speaks Spanish. It's great to see new names landing, we're here to follow in the footsteps of Jannik and Carlos, in the end, attention will fall on whoever is the best player in the world”.

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