
Alexei Popyrin defeated Jakub Mensik 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the Rome Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jakub Mensik came in ranked #16, leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Alexei Popyrin claimed a first win over Jakub Mensik in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Jakub Mensik | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2024-10-21 | Vienna | R32 | hard | Jakub Mensik | 7-6 6-2 |
| 2024-07-22 | Umag | R32 | clay | Jakub Mensik | 6-3 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (23 vs 27). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Popyrin A.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 30 games (7d) · Mensik J.: 5 days rest · 2 matches, 51 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About