Jakub Mensik admitted he was left speechless after reaching his first ATP final in Doha.
The 18 year-old continued his remarkable week with a 6-4 1-6 6-3 semi-final victory over Gael Monfils.
The Czech Republican produced clinical tennis as he beat the 2018 champion to reach his maiden ATP final.
After the match Mensik admitted he was left ‘speechless’ and spoke about the influence Monfils had on his career, “It is amazing. Hopefully not the last one [final]. Incredible week so far,” Mensik told the ATP website.
“Today again with Gael, he played unbelievable. I know it is tough to play against him, especially with his good movement. For me every point I have to play my best game.
“I have to say this performance was one of the best in my entire life. I am so glad I reached this level in the semis, so hopefully tomorrow I play like this. An amazing feeling with my first ATP final. I am speechless.
“I told him when I was young I watched him a lot on the TV. One of the biggest showman on court. He is a great guy, so hopefully in the future we will meet once again. The rallies were so fun with him.”
Mensik has so far beaten three former champions this week as he also defeated Andy Murray and Andrey Rublev this week.
Now Mensik will aim to win his first ATP title as he takes on Karen Khachanov in Saturday’s final.
Should Mensik win the title he could climb to 75 in the world as he started the week at 116 in the world.
