Jacob Mensik did many things. First, he won his first singles title, but it was not just any old singles title, it was his first Masters 1000 title. Then he defeated Novak Djokovic for the first time in straight sets. Finally, in his first ever ATP singles final, he won the title. Again, note it was no scrub he played to win the Miami Open title. This guy is still just nineteen. I have to say that many European tennis players just seem a bit hungrier. I believe that gives them an edge over other players.
Jakub Mensik, Next Great Czech Player
We know how expectations can apply pressure. However, after such high praise from Novak Djokovic, I am curious to see how high this teenager will go. The landscape of men’s tennis is changing. I am ready to see what the next era of tennis has to offer. I am also hoping that some American male tennis players will be in the conversation. For now congratulations to Jakub Mensik on a hard-fought 7-6(4), 7-6(4) victory.
Embed from Getty ImagesTop 100 ATP & WTA Ranking Changes
| ATP | RANKING CHANGES | CURRENT RANK |
| Jakub Mensik (CZE) | UP 30 | 24 CAREER HIGH |
| Borna Coric (CRO) | UP 16 | 96 |
| Nicolas Jarry (CHI) | DOWN 11 | 58 |
| Jacob Fearnley (GBR) | UP 10 | 73 CAREER HIGH |
| WTA | RANKING CHANGES | CURRENT RANK |
| Alexandra Eala (PHI) | UP 65 | 75 CAREER HIGH |
| Anca Todoni (ROU) | UP 17 | 83 CAREER HIGH |
| Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) | UP 15 | 57 |
| Victoria Azarenka (BLR) | DOWN 15 | 47 |
| Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) | UP 13 | 89 |
| Anhelina Kalinina (UKR) | DOWN 13 | 68 |
| Maria Sakkari (GRE) | DOWN 13 | 64 |
| Emma Raducanu (GBR) | UP 12 | 48 |
| Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) | DOWN 11 | 69 |
| Greet Minnen (BEL) | DOWN 11 | 94 |
ATP & WTA Top Ten Ranking Changes
ATP: there were several changes in the top ten. Stefanos Tsitsipas climbed two spots to #8. Alex de Minaur is back in the top ten at #10. He replaces Daniil Medvedev, who fell out of the top ten. The top four players are currently still: [1] Jannik Sinner; [2] Alexander Zverev; [3] Carlos Alcaraz; and [4] Taylor Fritz.
Embed from Getty ImagesWTA: there were some changes in the top ten. Jasmine Paolini climbed one spot to #6. Mirra Andreeva fell one spot to #7. Qinwen Zheng climbed one spot to #8. Paula Badosa is back in the top ten at #9. Elena Rybakina fell two spots to #10. Emma Navarro fell out of the top ten. The top four players currently are still: [1] Aryna Sabalenka; [2] Iga Swiatek; [3] Coco Gauff; and [4] Jessica Pegula.
There are three American women in the top ten: Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and [5] Madison Keys.
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