Jakub Mensik: I play tennis because Djokovic

"Thank you Djokovic. Thanks to him, I just played tennis and was here today ", Mensik looked at the Serbia senior when speaking at the Miami Awards expansion on March 30. The 19-year-old talent won the biggest battle from the beginning of his career, when he defeated Djokovic two tie-breaks in a row with the same score 7-4 to have the first ATP Tour title.

Mensik praising Djokovic is the greatest player in history. "But more importantly, he is a great person for me to follow," the Czech player added. "We had the training sessions, then the match in Shanghai last year. I always learned a lot from him. It was a valuable asset for an adult like me. Heating him in a final was the best thing that happened to me." "I don't see any problem here, Djokovic will have the next title very early ," Mensik said. "He is still playing at the peak, his age with him is just a number. I hope he plays for as long as possible ".

Djokovic, who before the battle will attend all three Masters 1000 in the land season, admit that his physical body is somewhat decline after the stressful ball phase in the final. "Fighting these aggressive young men is so tired", Djokovic joked when speaking at the awards ceremony. "MENSIK serve so good, making me almost nothing. I am proud of my own way of fighting today, and are getting used to these battles like this". Nole's work, compared to being eliminated in the second round at BNP Paribas Open last week.

"Obviously there has been a step forward and positive changes, especially the serve and the way I handle difficult games ", Djokovic added. "This is the first time I have returned to Miami after six years. The weather, the yard, the opponent and many other things I need to get acquainted again. The event that if the champion, the 37 -year -old will become the only person in the history of winning every Masters 1000 or more.