Jakub Mensik prevents Djokovic from his 100th title, wins Miami Open for first ATP trophy

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Jakub Mensik outdueled Novak Djokovic in two tiebreakers 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) to win the Miami Open for his first ATP title. Ranked 54th entering the tournament, the Czech Republic teenager plowed through Djokovic with poise and a stellar 130...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5 1⁄2 hours before the match, an eye infection and a slippery court due to high levels of humidity following the rain. But the largest roadblock was the youth and power of 6-foot-4, 19-year-old phenom Jakub Mensik, who outdueled the 37-year-old Serbian in two tiebreakers 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) to win his first ATP title.

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