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Australian Open 2025 | Jakub Mensik upsets Casper Ruud on Margaret Court Arena; Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray feat equalled as two teens defeat top 10 stars
Teen prodigy Jakub Mensik has caused a massive upset, defeating world No.6 Casper Ruud in the second round of the Australian Open.
Playing on Margaret Court Arena, Mensik was clinical with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory.
The 19-year-old’s triumph came on the same court that Joao Fonseca defeated Andrey Rublev the night before as two top-10 males stars were sent packing.
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As Mensik pushed his way to a 6-1 win in the third set, former Australian tennis player John Fitzgerald delivered high praise to the Czech youngster.
“At times we all get ahead of ourselves but this kid to me looks like he could be a future grand slam champion. He’s a serious player,” he said on Nine’s coverage.
Jakub Mensik celebrates his victory. Getty
With the score sitting at 3-3 in the fourth set, Mensik made his move by breaking the serve of Ruud to lead 4-3. He then stayed composed to win the set 6-4.
Mensik raised both hands in the air after the win as the crowd roared in appreciation.
“He’s here to stay … what a game he has, it’s a frightening game,” Fitzgerald said.
“I just love seeing young players play, it warms my heart … it’s just enlightening for me to see them come.”
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The result makes it the first time since 2006 that two teenage players have beaten top 10 players at a major. Those two back then were Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Mensik’s win against Ruud also makes it his fifth win against top 10 players.
The world No.48 was modest when revealing his secret behind such success.
“I’m just happy I have the opportunity to play against these players and am trying to enjoy every moment on the court. When I’m enjoying myself on the court, that’s the key and when I’m playing my best tennis,” Mensik said post-match.
In a stunning upset at the Australian Open 2025, rising star Jakub Mensik shocked the tennis world by defeating world number 5 Casper Ruud on Margaret Court Arena. The young Czech player showed incredible poise and skill as he took down the higher-ranked opponent in a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats.But Mensik wasn’t the only teenager making waves at this year’s tournament. In a remarkable feat, two other young players managed to defeat top 10 stars, echoing the historic moment when Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray burst onto the scene and took down established players early in their careers.
The Australian Open 2025 has proven to be a showcase of the next generation of tennis talent, with these young players proving that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level. As the tournament continues, all eyes will be on Mensik and his fellow teenage stars as they look to continue their impressive run and make a name for themselves on the international stage.
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Tennis fans amazed after Iga Swiatek’s ‘insane’ moment in doubles match against Casper Ruud at the United Cup
Iga Swiatek has started her new season off with a bang, with the Pole really impressing at the 2025 United Cup.
Andy Roddick thinks Swiatek can still improve, with the 23-year-old having lost her WTA Tour number one spot to Aryna Sabalenka at the end of last season.
But she has started 2025 strongly, with Swiatek helping Poland to a 2-1 victory over Norway at the United Cup.
Swiatek trained with Sabalenka in the off-season, but she is now in game-mode for the team competition in Sydney.
Her teammate Hubert Hurkacz lost his singles clash with Casper Ruud, with Swiatek enacting revenge by beating Malene Helgo.
Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Iga Swiatek wows tennis fans vs Casper Ruud at the United Cup
The two Polish stars then combined to beat Ruud and Ulrikke Eikeri and secure a 2-1 group stage triumph.
During the crucial tiebreak, the WTA number two went toe-to-toe with the ATP number six in a thrilling rally, with Swiatek edging out Ruud for a superb point.
Needless to say, many tennis fans were left very impressed by the former world number one, with one writing on X: “She is insane.”
A second said: “Iga Swiatek is so good… she can easily play in ATP,” with a third saying: “This was the turning point! Amazing from Iga.”
Other impressed tennis fans commented: “Year ago [Alexander] Zverev, now Ruud,” and “She’s one of a kind.”
And further praise arrived: “Stunning. There is the reason we love United Cup, there is the reason we love Iga Swiatek, there is the reason we love tennis at all”.
Iga Swiatek using United Cup to prepare for 2025 Australian Open
Swiatek has, of course, been distracted by matters off the court in recent times, having served a ban for testing positive for banned substance trimetazidine.
Forced to miss a period in the latter stages of the WTA season, she lost her number one ranking to Sabalenka.
But Swiatek now looks like herself again on the court, having taken part in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi before making the trip to Australia.
Team success with Poland will now be on her agenda, but perhaps a strong run at the 2025 Australian Open is top of her list of goals for the near future.
Sabalenka should, however, prove difficult to get past in Melbourne, with the world number one chasing a third successive title.
But Swiatek can get in the best shape possible by helping Poland to success at the United Cup, with the Czech Republic up next in Group B.
She is set to take on Karolina Muchova in Sydney as Hurkacz meets Tomas Machac, with an intriguing doubles clash involving the quartet also on the cards.
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Tennis fans were left in awe after witnessing Iga Swiatek’s incredible moment during a doubles match against Casper Ruud at the United Cup. The young Polish player showcased her extraordinary skills and athleticism, pulling off a jaw-dropping shot that left everyone speechless.In a rally with Ruud, Swiatek found herself out of position and on the run as her opponents looked poised to win the point. However, in a moment of brilliance, Swiatek executed a stunning forehand winner from an impossible angle, leaving Ruud and the crowd stunned.
The ‘insane’ shot not only secured the point for Swiatek and her partner but also showcased her exceptional talent and fighting spirit on the court. Fans took to social media to express their amazement at Swiatek’s incredible display of skill and determination, dubbing her the ‘queen of the court’ for her exceptional performance.
As Swiatek continues to impress with her incredible talent and fearless play, fans eagerly await to see what other magic she will bring to the court in the future. Her ‘insane’ moment at the United Cup will surely be remembered as one of the highlights of her career, solidifying her status as one of the brightest stars in the world of tennis.
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