An indomitable warrior is on the loose in Australia

An amazing survival exercise, a master of escapism, and a brave competitor. That’s how Alexander Davidovichone of the standout figures of this 2025 Australian Opencan be defined. The Malaga native achieved his second consecutive comeback in the tournament, this time against Jakub Mensikwinning 3-6 4-6 7-6 (7) 6-4 6-2 after saving two match points.

There are few things more exciting in the world of tennis than witnessing demonstrations of competitive spirit like those that Alexander Davidovich is showing in this 2025 Australian Open. After a truly challenging past season, the Spanish player has rediscovered his best form not only in terms of tennis but, above all, mentally. This is evidenced by the impressive comeback he pulled off against Jakub Mensikpropelling him to the fourth round of the Oceanic Grand Slam.

The opponent arrived full of confidence, and Alejandro could feel the physical tiredness from his previous match. With these conditions, the Spaniard entered the game, and what was seen from the start of the first set seemed to confirm that these factors would diminish his chances of success. Davidovich couldn’t find a way to harm an opponent who moved swiftly, overwhelmed with parallel shots, and made his serve an impregnable fortress.

The script didn’t change in a dramatic second set for the Malaga player, given his inability to even tickle from the return. He won four points on his opponent’s serve, who was brimming with confidence on the court, fully aware of his dominance. However, everything can quickly change in the world of tennis, even when there seems to be no hope in sight. It’s all about continuing to compete and waiting for the opportunity.

– Mensik served for the match and had two match points

And that opportunity came for Davidovich in a third set where Jakub lost some spark in his movements. Being a fraction of a second slower to each ball can make a difference at these levels, depriving the strokes of an extra incision capacity. Alejandro put on his working overall, believed in the comeback, started to read his opponent’s serves better, and played more aggressively and consistently. He achieved the desired break, but at 5-3 and serving, he inexplicably faltered, allowing Mensik to regain ground.

Not only that, but the Czech player served to win the match at 6-5 and led 30-0. A dizzying ascent to glory seemed to shake the young Czech player, who made several mistakes, and saw an immense Alejandro equalize the score and lead the set to the tiebreak. There were constant changes in that tiebreak, and everything was decided by small details. The Czech even had two match points, but Davidovich managed to slip away and make a statement.

It was in the fourth set when the consolidation of an inexorable upward trend by the Spanish player was evident, as he impressively raised his level and gradually gained ground against his opponent. Mensik watched as the Spanish player grew larger on the other side of the net, becoming an impregnable, flawless wall. The young Czech player kept pace, but eventually yielded his service and saw how the Malaga native took the match to a deciding set.

– Tommy Paul will be Davidovich’s next opponent in the 2025 Australian Open

What was seen in the fifth set was a clear demonstration that something has changed in the Spanish player’s mindset. He shifted the game to the physical aspect, flew across the court, and left Jakub Mensik without arguments, surrendering to the greatness of his opponent. He dominated from start to finish and secured the definitive victory, advancing to the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open. An impressive feat by Alexander Davidovich.

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