World No. 21 Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic was defeated by Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz, ranked 31st in the ATP standings, in the Round of 16 at the Italian Open. The final score was 6/7(5), 6/4, 6/7(5).
The tightly contested match lasted 2 hours and 59 minutes. With this victory, the Pole extends his lead in their head-to-head record to 2-0.
Match Statistics:
| Mensik | Hurkacz | |
| Aces | 14 | 16 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 3 |
| Breaks | 1 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 124 | 121 |
This win marks Hurkacz`s 16th career appearance in a Masters quarterfinal, including his fourth on clay surfaces.
Hurkacz will next face either American Tommy Paul or Australian Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals.
