If Jack Draper was enjoying a warm glow after claiming the Indian Wells title last weekend, it was rudely interrupted by 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik on Saturday afternoon.
In a second-round match that reminded us of the volume of talent sloshing around the ATP Tour, Mensik was all but flawless after dropping his serve in the opening game.
With the exception of that shaky start, Mensik served like a demon – landing no fewer than 21 aces across the match – and showed no vestige of nerves as he closed out a 7-6, 7-6 victory in an efficient 114 minutes.