Jakub Mensik will face Andrey Rublev in the fourth round of the French Open.
Mensik is making his first appearance in the fourth round at Roland-Garros. Rublev is a Grand Slam veteran.
Mensik’s Path to the Fourth Round
Mensik, ranked 26th, upset Alex de Minaur in his previous match. He recovered from a 0-6 opening set to win 0-6 6-2 6-2 6-3.
Mensik has shown resilience at Roland-Garros. He has found a way to bounce back every time he has faced adversity this year.
The 20-year-old converted seven break points against de Minaur to emerge victorious. He is seeking redemption, aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
The last time Mensik competed in the fourth round of a major tournament, he had to withdraw from his match with Novak Djokovic due to a muscle injury.
His first serve winning percentage against de Minaur was 67%, after boasting a 90% and 75% ratio in matches one and two, respectively. He has hit 23 aces but also registered 20 double faults in his three matches at Roland-Garros in 2026.
Mensik’s results so far:
- First round: vs. Titouan Droguet 6-3 6-2 6-4
- Second round: vs. Mariano Navaone 6-3 2-6 6-4 1-6 7-6 (13-11)
- Third round: vs. Alex de Minaur 0-6 6-2 6-2 6-3
Rublev’s Experience at Roland-Garros
Rublev won a narrow three-set outing versus Nuno Borges 7-5 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-2).
This will mark his fourth time competing in round four of this event. The Russian has advanced beyond this stage on two occasions.
He has lost his previous four appearances in the last 16 of a singles Grand Slam tournament. He suffered a defeat to Jannik Sinner in straight sets in 2025.
Rublev has delivered in the clutch moments at Roland-Garros this year. He has won all three of his tiebreak sets, two of which were in round three.
The 10-time Grand Slam singles quarter-finalist has only captured one of his last 13 fourth-round sets in a major tournament. He lost in four sets to Carlos Alcaraz at last year’s Wimbledon event.
He has 23 aces in his three matches thus far, while registering nine double faults over that stretch of the tournament.
Rublev’s results so far:
- First round: vs. Ignacio Buse 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 7-5
- Second round: vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-1 1-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5)
- Third round: vs. Nuno Borges 7-5 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-2)
Head-to-Head Record
Mensik has defeated Rublev twice previously.
Mensik won 6-4 7-6 in Doha (2024). He also won 6-7 6-4 6-3 at the ATP Masters Shanghai (2024).
In Doha, Mensik’s serve was on point throughout the match. He registered 10 aces and won 81% of his first-serve points.
Sunday will mark Andrey Rublev’s fourth time competing in round four of the French Open.