Rest or play: Demon wrestling over post-Paris dilemma Alex de Minaur is still pondering if he should try to play his way out of his slump in grass-court tournaments or take another break after his Paris let-down. AAP · May 31
TEN:Demon's grand slam dream melts in Paris heat Czech Jakub Mensik has bounced back after collapsing following his second-round match to crush Alex de Minaur's French Open hopes for another year. AAP · May 29
TEN:Demon in line to face old Russian adversary in Paris Alex de Minaur will face a familiar Russian adversary Andrey Rublev in the last-16 should he win his third-round clash with Jakub Mensik. AAP · May 29
Demon shattered by Paris 'blue moon' opportunity missed Just like last year, Alex de Minaur has lost his second match in Roland Garros, shattered once again by what he believes was a golden opportunity missed. AAP · May 29
De Minaur's Paris opponent collapses in 'insane' heat Jakub Mensik, the next opponent for a rested Alex de Minaur at the French Open, collapsed on court after winning his second-round match amid distressing scenes. AAP · May 27
Jakub Mensik labels French Open heat ‘insane’ after collapsing at end of five-set win The 26th seed used a wheelchair to get off court after his victory, while Novak Djokovic called for more night matches on hot days The Guardian - UK · May 27
Jakub Mensik fumes at ‘insane’ playing conditions during scorching French Open The Czech star was stricken by cramp at the end of his second-round match played in very hot conditions. The Independent UK · May 27
Ice-cool Djokovic remains on course at French Open Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions in Paris to overcome home hopeful Valentin Royer, 15 years his junior, in four sets at the French Open. AAP · May 27
Jakub Mensik leaves court in wheelchair after gruelling five-set French Open victory Mensik fell onto the clay and lay there for several minutes after beating Mario Navone in four hours and 41 minutes in gruelingly hot conditions The Independent UK · May 27
Jakub Mensik collapses on court amid intense French Open heat The 20-year-old Czech needed attention from medical staff before being taken to the locker room in a wheelchair. The Independent UK · May 27
Bring on Sinner: Popyrin finds post-midnight Dolce Vita The last Australian standing at the Italian Open has earned his best victory of a troubled year to earn a forbidding date with the world No.1 at his home event. AAP · May 10
Popyrin loss seals Aussie wipe-out in Mexico & Dubai A miserable week for Australia's tennis men has been sealed with Alexei Popyrin being soundly beaten by Czech rising star Jakub Mensik at the Dubai Open. AAP · Feb 25
Jannik Sinner insists he is not worried about his form after shock defeat in Qatar Jannik Sinner was beaten by 20-year-old Czech player Jakub Mensik in Doha on Thursday The Independent UK · Feb 20
Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semi-finals after Lorenzo Musetti retires Italian Musetti suffered a right thigh problem and was unable to complete the match, despite leading by two sets to love. The Independent UK · Jan 28
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Australian Open live: ‘Lucky’ Djokovic books Sinner showdown after Musetti retires while two sets up Djokovic will play Sinner in Friday’s semi-finals after Musetti suffered a heartbreaking injury while leading the 10-time champion
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Ruud makes timely exit from Australian Open as Shelton storms into last eight Casper Ruud’s wife is pregnant with their first child, leaving the Norwegian facing a nervy wait – with the due date nearing – before his defeat against Ben Shelton in the fourth round
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Novak Djokovic discovers Australian Open quarter-final opponent after walkover Djokovic will play Lorenzo Musetti as he bids for more tennis history in the Australian Open quarter-finals
AAP · Jan 25 Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face world No.6 Jessica Pegula in the first big hurdle of her title defence in the fourth round.
AAP · Jan 25 Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has received a walkover into the Melbourne Park quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdrew with injury.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Novak Djokovic handed Australian Open walkover as opponent pulls out injured Jakub Mensik has pulled out of the fourth round match with an abdominal problem
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 ‘It’s a long and difficult dream’: João Fonseca on practice, patience and matching Sinner and Alcaraz Brazilian teenage tennis sensation tells Donald McRae he cannot control expectations but is looking forward to challenging the best again in 2026, starting at the Australian Open
AAP · Jan 8 Belgium oust Czechia to reach United Cup semi-finals Belgium will play Switzerland for an improbable place in the United Cup semi-finals after eliminating Czechia at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena.
AAP · Jan 6 De Minaur dazzles as Australia reach Cup quarter-finals Twin wins from world No.6 Alex de Minaur have dragged Australia off the canvas and into the United Cup quarter-finals with a do-or-die victory over Czechia.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Carlos Alcaraz calls for changes to the Davis Cup Alcaraz will lead Spain against the No. 4-seeded Czech Republic in the quarterfinals on Thursday
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Jannik Sinner steals Carlos Alcaraz’s trademark move in fitting end to 2025 season For Alcaraz and Sinner, only one other player mattered in 2025 as they learned from defeats and raised their levels to dominate their sport