Miami R3: Mensik Faces Tiafoe, Sinner Takes on Moutet Predictions
Jakub Mensik and Frances Tiafoe meet in Miami on Monday in a high-profile third-round match. Jannik Sinner also returns to face Corentin Moutet the same day.
Mensik vs Tiafoe
The pairing lists Tiafoe as seed 19 and Mensik as seed 12. Their duel is a second career meeting.
Their only prior encounter was in Delray Beach one year ago. Mensik won a Davis Cup rubber 6-1, 6-4 to clinch a finals spot for Czechia.
Mensik is the defending Miami champion. He upset Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) to capture the title.
On his way to that crown he beat Jack Draper, Arthur Fils and Taylor Fritz. Mensik enters 2026 with a 15-5 record.
He advanced on Saturday with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Adam Walton. Tiafoe opened Miami with a 7-6(1), 6-1 victory over Arthur Cazaux.
Tiafoe’s 2026 mark stands at 13-6 heading into this match.
Sinner vs Moutet
No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner faces No. 30 Corentin Moutet on Monday. This will also be their second tour meeting.
Their previous match came at the 2024 French Open. Sinner won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in that contest.
Sinner is bidding for a second Miami title in a row, despite not playing the tournament last year. He beat Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday.
Moutet reached this round after defeating Tomas Machac 6-0, 1-6, 6-4. He is known for on-court antics that can disrupt opponents.
Sinner’s calm temperament is a contrasting factor heading into the match.
Predictions
Filmogaz.com preview offers concise picks for both ties. For Mensik vs Tiafoe, the edge goes to Mensik in three sets.
For Sinner vs Moutet, the forecast favors Sinner to win in straight sets.
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