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Heatwave Battle: Mensik Survives Navone Thriller
31 May
Summary
- Mensik endured a nearly five-hour match in extreme heat.
- He defeated Mariano Navone in a grueling five-set match.
- His girlfriend Josefina Catino will support him against Rublev.
Jakub Mensik prevailed in an intense second-round French Open match that stretched for nearly five hours under 90-degree heat. Mensik secured a hard-fought 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (13/11) victory over Mariano Navone, advancing to the third round but visibly exhausted. He described the playing conditions as "insane," noting the minimal recovery time between points and during changeovers due to the extreme temperatures.
Mensik is now set to compete against the No. 11 seed, Andrey Rublev, in the upcoming round. His girlfriend, Josefina Catino, is expected to attend and offer support as he aims for his deepest Grand Slam run. Earlier this season, Mensik reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. Catino has been documenting Mensik's French Open journey, marking her first time experiencing Roland Garros live.
