Jakub Mensik reacts as his tennis season comes to an end and he confirms his big aim for 2025

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Jakub Mensik is the latest tennis star to end their 2024 season and look ahead to what 2025 has to offer.

Felix Auger-Aliassime confirmed the end of his season after withdrawing from the Paris Masters, with Naomi Osaka also ending her season after pulling out of the Hong Kong Open.

Mensik has now joined the party, with the 19-year-old having just retired during his Paris Masters qualifier with Corentin Moutet.

Moutet will now take on Ben Shelton in the opening round, with the winner set for a huge tie against Jannik Sinner.

Shelton will head to Paris fresh from his Basel Open final, where he was outdone by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Jakub Mensik reacts as his tennis season comes to an end

Mensik meanwhile only just reached the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open, where he lost to second seed Alex de Minaur.

The Czech youngster has now looked back on his superb season, as well as sharing his plans for next time out.

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“What a hell of a season it was!” he wrote on X. “Absolutely incredible year with a lot of amazing experiences, memories, fights, struggles, emotions, and love. Some real highs and lows yes, but the ending string is something I’m taking with me into next year.

“Reaching the final rounds of ATP events, finishing top 50 in the world, and competing in the Paris Olympics were absolute dreams come true, giving me so much motivation for what’s next.

“Big thanks to my wonderful team, the fans around the world, my sponsors, the tour, and my family who’s always there. Next season’s goal? Staying injury-free and building on this momentum. Can’t wait to see you all on the court in 2025!”

Bright future ahead for Jakub Mensik as career-high ranking confirmed

Mensik ends his season with a 25-17 win-loss record, with the teenager currently sitting 48th in the ATP rankings.

It represents a career-high for the player, with fellow youngster Jack Draper in a similar position after his Vienna Open title.

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British number one Draper is now 15th in the world after his superb final display, where he edged past Karen Khachanov.

Mensik will have gained superb experience from his exploits throughout the year, having taken on the likes of Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Paul among others.