Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch

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Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch

  • Czech won first title but nearly pulled out of opener
  • Physio visit led to him denying Novak Djokovic in final

Jakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) win over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Miami Open final, but the Czech teenager revealed he had nearly pulled out of the tournament due to inflammation in his right knee.

Shortly before his opener against Roberto Bautista Agut, the 19-year-old was on his way to the referee’s room to announce his withdrawal, but found that the official was out for lunch and he visited the physio’s room instead.

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