Jakub Mensik has joined the big-killer club at the Miami Open, having just knocked out Indian Wells champion Jack Draper.
Draper was eyeing the Sunshine Double after triumphing in the desert earlier this month, but has just lost his first match since lifting the Indian Wells trophy.
Andy Murray’s former coach Mark Petchey has predicted Draper to win more Masters 1000 titles, but he has now missed out on that chance at the Miami Open.
British number one Draper met Czech ace Mensik in the second round of the tournament, with the latter winning 7-6(7-2), 7-6(7-3).
Unlike the former, Mensik started his tournament in the first round, where he overcame Roberto Bautista Agut.
Jakub Mensik sends heartfelt message to Jack Draper after their Miami Open clash
He now takes on Roman Safiullin in round three, but has first taken time to share a message with his most recent opponent.
Sharing images of his clash with Draper, Mensik wrote on Instagram: “Big win today – a real battle – down in Miami. Full respect to Jack Draper, pushed me all the way. Keeping the energy and rolling into the next round!”
Jack Draper edged out in first match since winning Indian Wells
Both Draper and Mensik were in the dark about one another heading into the match, which represented their first meeting on the ATP Tour.
And while the former will not want to be making any excuses, his lengthy run at Indian Wells undoubtedly played a part in his defeat.
But the latter deserves huge praise for his efforts, with Mensik battling to a memorable victory after almost two hours.
The 19-year-old, who is 54th in the ATP rankings, fired down a huge 21 aces and made no double faults against the Miami Open sixth seed.
| Jakub Mensik | Service stats | Jack Draper |
| 21 | Aces | 12 |
| 0 | Double faults | 2 |
| 66% (50/76) | 1st serve | 65% (60/92) |
| 86% (43/50) | 1st serve points won | 73% (44/60) |
| 54% (14/26) | 2nd serve points won | 53% (17/32) |
| 50% (1/2) | Break points saved | 89% (8/9) |
| 12 | Service games played | 12 |
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