Czech teenager Jakub Mensik's Cinderella run at the Australian Open comes to an end after a grueling five-set loss to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik 's fairytale Australian Open run came to an end today in a grueling five-set match against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina . The 19-year-old Mensik had previously stunned sixth seed Casper Ruud in the third round, showcasing his potential on the grand stage. He appeared poised for another victory, taking a commanding two-set lead against Davidovich Fokina. However, the seasoned Spaniard rallied back, capitalizing on Mensik's waning energy.
In a tense third-set tiebreak, Mensik had a match point but ultimately failed to convert, allowing Fokina to regain momentum. The match stretched to over three and a half hours, with Fokina ultimately prevailing 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, 6-2. This victory sets up a fourth-round clash between Fokina and 12th seed Tommy Paul, who defeated another Spaniard, Roberto Carballes Baena, in straight sets earlier in the day. 'Wow, I don't know how to describe my feelings,' said a jubilant Davidovich Fokina, who reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time.Mensik's exit marks the end of a remarkable run for one of three teenagers who captivated the Australian Open with victories over top-10 players. Brazil's Joao Fonseca and American Learner Tien also achieved impressive upsets in the early rounds. While Fonseca has also been eliminated, Tien continues his fairytale journey, having secured a stunning five-set victory over fifth seed Daniil Medvedev
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