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Match Details
Fixture: (3) Taylor Fritz vs Jakub Mensik
Date: March 28, 2025
Tournament: Miami Open 2025
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize Money: $9,193,540
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN | India - Sony LIV
Taylor Fritz vs Jakub Mensik preview
Third-seeded Taylor Fritz will face the Czech surprise package, Jakub Mensik, for a place in the 2025 Miami Masters final on Friday (March 28).
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After guiding Team USA to their second United Cup title in January, Fritz slowed down considerably as he dropped four of his next 10 matches leading up to the 1000-level event in Miami. However, the American has made plenty of amends this fortnight.
The World No. 4 didn't drop a single set en route to the quarterfinals, defeating quality opponents like Denis Shapovalov and Lorenzo Sonego. He then needed seven match points to get past 29th-seeded Matteo Berrettini 7-5, 6-7(7), 7-5 in two hours and 46 minutes to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open for the first time in his career.
Mensik, meanwhile, had compiled a mediocre 8-6 win/loss record before his last four runs in Miami. The World No. 64 defeated reigning Indian Wells champion Jack Draper and the in-form 17th seed Arthur Fils to achieve his young career's best result at an ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
Taylor Fritz vs Jakub Mensik head-to-head
Fritz defeated Mensik in their lone encounter at the 2023 US Open, so their head-to-head record is 1-0 in the 27-year-old's favor.
Taylor Fritz vs Jakub Mensik odds
All odds sourced from BetMGM.
Taylor Fritz vs Jakub Mensik prediction
Fritz has been hitting a heavy, deep ball on the fast hardcourts of Hard Rock Stadium. The conditions clearly suit the fourth seed's game, making him a favorite for the men's singles title this year. He has also been hitting the spots on his serve accurately, which means his 19-year-old opponent will have to come out guns blazing on return.
Mensik is the second-highest-ranked teenager on the ATP Tour, and for good reason. At 6-foot-4, the Czech hits big groundstrokes from both wings and possesses a dangerous first serve as well. That said, his movement can be a lot better and will be likely exploited by the World No. 4, who has improved his rally tolerance over the years.
Pick: Fritz to win in straight sets.
