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“Really Disappointed”: Jakub Mensik Forced to Undergo Medical Treatment After Suffering Head Injury in Vienna

When Jakub Mensik took a tumble during his Vienna Open match against Adrian Mannarino, there was some legitimate concern about the Czech, as he had taken a hit to the head. Concussion protocols are strong across all sports in the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:05 AM
“Really Disappointed”: Jakub Mensik Forced to Undergo Medical Treatment After Suffering Head Injury in Vienna
Key Things to Know
  • Jakub Mensik withdrew from the Paris Masters after suffering a head injury at the Vienna Open.
  • Adrian Mannarino defeated Mensik 7-5 in the second set after Mensik fell at 5-4, 40-40.
  • The withdrawal effectively eliminates Mensik from contention for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jakub Mensik has withdrawn from the Rolex Paris Masters following a head injury suffered during his Vienna Open match against Adrian Mannarino. Mensik fell on the court during the second set and subsequently underwent medical examinations. On medical advice, the 21-year-old Czech player was instructed to rest and recover, expressing his deep disappointment on social media about missing the final Masters 1000 tournament of the season.

The withdrawal ends Mensik's bid to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. He now aims to recover in time for the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, which begin on November 24. Czech team captain Tomas Berdych will monitor the recovery of Mensik, who is a key player for his national team.

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