ATP Rome: Jakub Mensik vs Matteo Gigante

ATP Rome: Jakub Mensik vs Matteo Gigante

🧠 Form & Context

Jakub Mensik
Mensik’s rise in 2025 has been nothing short of electric. From his title in Miami to a deep run in Madrid, the 18-year-old Czech has announced himself as a genuine top-tier threat. He comes into Rome needing fewer than 100 points to break into the top 20 and with no points to defend, the draw is a massive opportunity. Mentally strong and technically sound, he has shown poise against high-caliber opponents and looks set to make a deep run here.

Matteo Gigante
The Italian wildcard enters this match riding home-court momentum after winning the Rome Challenger and outlasting Arthur Rinderknech in two tiebreaks in R1. Although inexperienced at this level, Gigante’s lefty craft and crowd energy make him a potential disruptor. However, he’s never beaten a top-40 player and now faces one of the hottest young names on tour.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Mensik’s blend of power, maturity, and adaptability is tailor-made for Rome’s slow clay. His ability to control points early with his serve and forehand should help him keep Gigante from settling into the rhythm he needs to use angles and variety effectively.

Gigante will look to slow things down, use his lefty spin to pull Mensik wide, and get the crowd involved. But he’ll need to serve at a high percentage and force longer rallies to draw errors—something Mensik hasn’t given away easily this season.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Mensik in straight sets. The Italian may keep it tight early with crowd support and tactical grit, but Mensik’s firepower and composure should ultimately prove too much.