Thursday, May 1, 2025

🎾 ATP Madrid: Francisco Cerúndolo vs Jakub Mensik

🎾 ATP Madrid: Francisco Cerúndolo vs Jakub Mensik – Match Preview

🧠 Form & Context

🇦🇷 Francisco Cerúndolo

  • 🔁 Zverev Slayer: Took out the two-time Madrid champion Alexander Zverev for the third time in three meetings—this time in straight sets.
  • 📈 Red-hot clay form: Now 23–9 on the season and has reached at least the quarterfinal in three of the four Masters events this year (IW, MC, Madrid).
  • 🏆 Consistency rewarded?: Despite consistent deep runs, he's still searching for a title in 2025. Madrid offers his most favorable path yet.
  • 🧱 Quarterfinal hurdle: Lost three QFs already this season—including Madrid 2024 to Fritz after a big R16 win over Zverev. Can he finally break through?

🇨🇿 Jakub Mensik

  • 🚀 Miami miracle momentum: Shocked the world by winning his maiden Masters title in Miami, beating Novak Djokovic en route.
  • 🔥 9-match Masters win streak: Carried the wave to Madrid, winning every set so far—including a clinical 6-1, 6-4 over Ben Shelton.
  • 🎯 Efficient progress: Just 18 years old, yet already into his third Masters QF—without ever looking overwhelmed.
  • 🧊 Calm under pressure: Plays with composure beyond his years and has shown a knack for handling power players.

🔍 Match Breakdown at https://t.co/6Boa0HtFBX

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