Jakub Menšík stuns world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in Doha quarterfinal

Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík defeated world number two Jannik Sinner 7–6, 2–6, 6–3 in the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament in Doha.

Menšík struck 29 winners and dictated the pace with a precise forehand, managing to play at a higher tempo than Sinner.

“I knew who I was up against, but honestly I don’t even know how I did it. I went on court to win, not just to enjoy the match,” Menšík said in a post-match interview.

He  is the first Czech player ever to defeat Sinner.