Andy Murray talks about facinf 18-year-old Jakub Mensik in Doha

Andy Murray, despite challenges, celebrates his first victory at the Doha tournament and prepares for a challenging match against 18-year-old Czech Republic player Jakub Mensik.

Andy Murray Talks About Facing Mensik

Tennis star Andy Murray discusses his difficult recent months on the court and the joy he experiences from securing his initial victory of the year at the Doha tournament.

Murray is grateful for his team’s assistance and is excited to play against an 18-year-old Czech Republic player, Jakub Mensik, who has shown promise with his large serve. Despite being less acquainted with Mensik’s playing style, Murray prepares by viewing more video and anticipates a challenging match.

Murray in Doha, ranking, and results in 2024

Andy Murray

7 - 13win/loss

Hard
5-6
I Hard
0-2
Clay
1-3
Grass
1-2
37 year old
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2024 Highlights

Now ranked no.50, Andy has achieved an overall 1-4 match record in 2024. The Brit is competing in Doha where he conquered the world no.75 Alexandre Muller 6-1 7-65.

Andy Murray will face the world no.116 Jakub Mensik in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.

Murray won 46 titles in his career: 20 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts, 14 on indoor courts, 1 on carpet courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Murray has scheduled to play next in Phoenix Challenger (Phoenix Challenger). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.

Murray
Doha
Murray's Record
Murray
Projected
Draw

Mensik in Doha, ranking, and results in 2024

Jakub Mensik

41 - 24win/loss

Hard
26-12
I Hard
7-3
Clay
6-4
Grass
2-5
19 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked no.116 (career-high), Mensik has achieved a composed 12-3 win-loss record in 2024. Mensik is competing in Doha where he overcame the world no.24 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-63 6-4.

Jakub Mensik will compete against the world no.50 Andy Murray in the 2nd round. They have never played each other up to now in top tournaments.

The Czech was the runner-up in the Canberra Challenger.

He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). The main draw will start on the 6th of March.

Mensik
Doha
Mensik's Record
Mensik
Projected
Draw

Andy Murray and Jakub Mensik have never clashed against each other.