Alexei Popyrin def. Jakub Mensik 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 — Italian Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Alexei Popyrin defeated Jakub Mensik 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the R64 of the Italian Open 2026.

The No. 60 Popyrin flipped a second-round meeting with No. 28 Jakub Mensik on the return, converting 3 of 6 break points to the favourite's 2 of 7 in a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 win. The math came down to errors: Mensik sprayed 27 unforced to Popyrin's 12, undercutting his 25 winners. After dropping the second set, Popyrin held firm in the decider, saving 5 of 7 break points across the match to claim the surface-debut clash in their now 2-1 rivalry.

Match stats

Alexei Popyrin: 7 aces, 22 winners, 67% first serves, 4 double faults, 3/6 break points. Jakub Mensik: 6 aces, 25 winners, 56% first serves, 3 double faults, 2/7 break points.

Profiles: Alexei Popyrin · Jakub Mensik — Italian Open 2026

Head-to-head

Alexei Popyrin and Jakub Mensik have met 2 times, splitting the head-to-head 1–1.

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