Arthur Fils vs Jakub Mensik Prediction Next Gen ATP Finals Tennis Picks 12/19/24

Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik meet in a crucial second group match of the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Here’s our Arthur Fils vs Jakub Mensik prediction. This article will also contain an Arthur Fils vs Jakub Mensik pick.

Arthur Fils Preview

Arthur Fils is the tournament favorite but made a losing start to his 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals. Fils was beaten by Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca for the second time this year.

The Frenchman hit 12 aces and six double faults in the match. He landed 54% of first serves and won 76% of first-serve points (34/45). Fils won 56% of second-serve points (22/39) and saved seven of 11 break points he faced.

On his return, he only converted two of five break points as he fell to a five-set defeat. He compiled 31 winners and a high of 41 unforced errors.

Jakub Mensik Preview

Jakub Mensik also lost his opening match to World No. 122 Learner Tien in five sets. The match lasted over two hours.

In the loss, Mensik tallied an impressive 24 aces and only two double faults. He landed 66% of first serves and won 84% of first-serve points (51/61). 

The young Czech won 56% of second-serve points (18/32) and only faced one break point in the match. On his return, Mensik converted three of nine break points.

Mensik compiled 49 winners and 44 unforced errors.

Arthur Fils vs Jakub Mensik Head-To-Head

• Fils and Mensik have never met at any level before this.

Arthur Fils vs Jakub Mensik Prediction

Fils and Mensik were among the top favorites to win the Next Gen ATP Finals. The Frenchman went undefeated in the group stage last year in his run to the final. But he’s already tasted defeat in his opening match this week and now faces the prospect of early elimination if he loses to Mensik.

Fils looked a shadow of his best against Fonseca, spraying far too many errors for his liking and looked lethargic most of the time. The same cannot be said of Mensik who fought to the very end despite losing to an in-form Tien. Mensik also finished the match with more winners than unforced errors. Happy to back the Czech at +150.