Bogdan Fechita article – published on Thursday, May 29, 2025 20:17 / Updated Thursday, May 29, 2025 21:20
Shock after shock in Paris! Jakub Menšik (19th place ATP) lost in five sets in front of Portuguese Henrique Rocha (2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3), player ranked 200th. The match in round 2 lasted over three hours.
Menšik, let's remember, defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of this year's Miami Masters, thus postponing the Serbia Gloria the 100th career title, writes Sportal.Blic.rs. It seems that the young Czech gave way to pressure, losing in the second round of the second Grand Slam of the season in front of a player from qualifications.
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Although the match began well and won the first two sets, the Czech cleared after. On the first two sets he dominated and won them by losing only three games. Moreover, the Czech had a break advantage in the third set, when he drove 3-2. However, his opponent responded and equalized at 3-3.
Then he took Menšik's service again and won the set incredibly, with 6-4. He continued with an excellent game, and in the eight set of the set four he managed the decisive break, equal to 2-2.
Decisively, Henrique Rocha started better, made a break and drove 2-1. He did not allow his opponent to a break of break, and then, at 5-3, he managed a new break, winning 6-3 in the decisive set. Huge surprise in Paris, and in the next round, the Rocha will meet Alexander Bublik, 62th ATP.
