“I like Sinner” – Mensik hopes to follow in Italian’s footsteps at Next Gen ATP Finals

The 19-year-old Czech has qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jed dash which begin this week

Jakub Mensik (Icon SMI/Panoramic)

December 15, 2024

Czech Jakub Mensik has revealed that he is a big fan of world No 1 Jannik Sinner. The 19-year-old has qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals, which begins in Jeddah, and he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Sinner, who won the title in 2019.

“I like Sinner. A tall player like me and he is still moving so well,” Mensik told the ATP Tour. “It is similar to me in my opinion because I’m already tall and I can move well on the court. With the forehand, I have a similar technique and style to Jannik.

“I can’t be like Carlos Alcaraz because he’s smaller and stronger. I’m the guy who is skinnier. When you see a lot of tall guys now, they have a big serve and big weapons. My serve is also a very big weapon.”

He was also my age and was at the same level as me when he played the event and is now the best player in the world.

Sinner Six Kings Final 2024 — Zuma/Panoramic

Mensik added that the Italian’s rise from winning the Next Gen ATP Finals to becoming a Grand Slam champion and the world’s best player is inspiring for him.

“I think Jannik (Sinner) was one of the first winners and he was also my age when he played the event and was at the same level as me when he played the event and is now the best player in the world. It’s nice to also watch the new players trying to bring something fresh to tennis.”