Mensik, on Alcaraz and Sinner: "We try to reach them, but they are superior to us in every way"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 10 Oct 2025 | 16.52

Mensik, about Alcaraz and Sinner: "We try to reach them, but they are superior to us in every way." Photo: Gettyimages

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Jakub Mensik seemed, at the beginning of 2025, to be one of those destined to fight in the near future against the tyranny imposed by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Especially after winning the Miami Open by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. However, since then, his season has been very inconsistent.

Whether it's the expectations, pressure, or injuries, Jakub Mensik has not managed to make the leap to firmly establish himself at the top of the rankings. After his success at the Miami Open defeating none other than Novak Djokovic, all forecasts pointed to him being the third party at the table where only Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner sit. However, he will end 2025 with mixed feelings.

The positives will come from his first Masters 1000 title and his improvement in tennis and the ATP ranking, reaching the 16th spot in the world. But his tasks for 2026 will include finding the necessary consistency if he wants to challenge the two giants of the circuit. Nevertheless, Mensik has been honest in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport and admitted that all players are a step below Alcaraz and Sinner. In addition to discussing expectations and Davis Cup finals.

Jakub Mensik's View on the Dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on the ATP Circuit

"Right now, Alcaraz and Sinner are the best, with a big gap to the rest. We are trying to catch up, and that's our job, but I see them as superior to us in every way; their consistency and playing style are at another level, every shot makes a difference."

"I really need to improve every aspect of my game to grow. I can't make predictions. You can learn a lot from them in training, but facing them for the first time would be useful to understand how they act in every situation. I don't feel I have expectations, but I'm ready to work hard."

Grounded Despite Winning the Miami Masters 1000

"Fans and journalists start talking about you, and your matches receive much more attention. But I have no expectations for my career and am simply focused on working. Winning a tournament or important matches doesn't mean you've reached the level of the best."

"Right now, I'm training, I see my ranking rise, and my game improves. I'm happy with that. At this stage, you need to gain experience because consistency is key to getting there."

Reflecting on His Start in the Davis Cup Finals against Spain, led by Carlos Alcaraz

"The victory over the United States was a great result, and we deserve to be among the final eight. We are strong, but above all, young and promising. This year we'll give our all to try, and looking ahead, we can aim to compete against strong teams like Italy and Spain," concludes Jakub Mensik, who will close an unforgettable 2025, using it as an experience for a demanding 2026 if he wants to compete against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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