Mensik: "It is inevitable that the body resents such a loaded calendar"

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Enormous qualitative leap, progression in all aspects of his game, and a feeling of still having a lot of room for improvement. This is what Jakub Mensik conveys, as he faces the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 with some doubts about his physical performance after the accumulated wear and tear resulting from the demanding ATP calendar.

He may not be the most charismatic tennis player in the world or the one who has shown the most consistency throughout the season, but it would be foolish to question the role of the breakout player of the year for Jakub Mensik. His title in Miami was a clear demonstration that we are facing a rising star, and although he has not been able to win more than two matches in each event he has participated in since then, he is currently in the top 20 and eager to keep growing. Perhaps this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 does not come at the best moment for him, as he mentioned in a press conference.

- Mensik admits to feeling physical discomfort due to the tough calendar

For a 20-year-old who is in his second full season on the circuit, the mental and physical demands of this calendar are already noticeable at this point in the year. "Recently, I have been dealing with issues all over my body, but particularly, discomfort in one knee. That led me to withdraw in the quarterfinals of the Beijing tournament. I trust that the recovery work I have done in these days will allow me to compete at 100% here," stated the Czech player.

"Competing in the Davis Cup and Laver Cup after the American tour has been tough, my body has suffered. It is inevitable for this to happen with such a packed calendar throughout the year; I think I have played too much. In any case, I want to strive to the fullest to provide one last push in what remains of the season," affirmed Jakub Mensik, who aims to achieve another great result in the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 to continue evolving in his promising career.

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