Alexei Popyrin vs Jakub Mensik Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Second Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Alexei Popyrin goes up against Jakub Mensik at the Italian Open.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs Jakub Mensik prediction
Alexei Popyrin ended a three-match losing run in the first-round of the Italian Open, as he cruised to victory against Matteo Berrettini. The Australian has struggled for wins this season, but he was in complete control, winning 6-2 6-3 and conceding just the one break point.
His next opponent is Jakub Mensik. The young Czech competed in his first event on clay this season at the Madrid Open. He won his first two matches against Martin Damm and Karen Khachanov, before a three set defeat to Alexander Zverev in the round-of-16 stage. Mensik won a title right at the start of the year in Auckland, but his ranking has dropped to outside the top 20 in the world following his third-round loss in Miami as the defending champion.
Mensik leads the head-to-head 3-0 and 1-0 on clay. He is improving on the surface and is the clear favourite to progress to the next round, with Jannik Sinner potentially awaiting him.
Alexei Popyrin vs Jakub Mensik tip: Jakub Mensik to win
