Jakub Mensik triumphed over Novak Djokovic to win his first title at the Miami Open, despite facing severe knee inflammation that nearly forced him to withdraw from the tournament. Just before his first match, Mensik experienced intense pain and struggled to walk or run. Following treatment from a physio, he found enough relief to compete, and gradually improved throughout the tournament. His victory marks the beginning of his career, with Mensik expressing ambition for future success beyond this initial title.
'I was like: OK, let's try one more time. I stepped on the treadmill and it was the same. But I went over the pain.'
'I'm still 19, so I have all of my career in front of me, he added. It feels great to have this [trophy] next to me, but it's not just about the one title.'
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