Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Qatar Open
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After a three-set win in round one, sixth seed Jakub Mensik takes on unseeded Zhizhen Zhang. The winner goes into the quarter-finals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. Read our match prediction below.
In the last eight, the winner here will face either unseeded Alexei Popyrin or second seed Jannik Sinner.
Jakub Mensik has already won one title this year, winning January's tournament in Auckland. He is playing in this outdoor hard court event for only the second time. His one previous appearance was in 2024 when he was the losing finalist.
Round one saw him come from a set down to beat qualifier Jan Choinski.
Zhizhen Zhang is in round two in Doha for the second time. He's never progressed any further. Zhang has been struggling with injuries and was put in the main draw on his protected ranking.
His first round 6-4 6-4 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena took him to 261st in the live rankings, 246 places below Mensik.
The Chinese player has won eight of his 11 matches this year, though five came when winning a Challenger Tour title. Before beating Baena, he had lost his last three ATP Tour matches. We tip Mensik to win set one and the match.
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Jakub Mensik v Zhizhen Zhang Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.35 | 3.19 |
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1.39 | 2.98 |
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1.36 | 3.2 |
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1.35 | 3.1 |
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1.34 | 3.05 |
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Who will win the Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang match is: Jakub Mensik wins set one and the match.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang game on 18/02/2026 of the current ATP Qatar Open season:
- Jakub Mensik has a 64.55% chance to win against Zhizhen Zhang according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 1.4.
- Zhizhen Zhang has a 35.45% probability of winning facing Jakub Mensik ⭐ with odds of 3.35 at Shangrila.
Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Jakub Mensik has a 64.55 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Jakub Mensik | 64.55 % |
| Zhizhen Zhang | 35.45 % |
Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang Form
Jakub Mensik and Zhizhen Zhang Last Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
16 Feb 2026 - ATP Qatar Open
24 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
21 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
19 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
16 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
15 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
17 Feb 2026 - ATP Qatar Open
17 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
4 Jan 2026 - United Cup
2 Jan 2026 - United Cup
1 Oct 2025 - ATP Shanghai Masters
25 Sept 2025 - ATP Beijing Open
Jakub Mensik - Zhizhen Zhang Key Points
- Mensik is ranked 246 places above his opponent in the live rankings.
- In the last 45 matches won by Mensik, only one (his first round match here) saw him fail to win set one.
- Mensik has already won one title this year.
- Mensik is a former runner-up in this tournament.
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Our Jakub Mensik vs Zhizhen Zhang Prediction
Jakub Mensik has a good record in this tournament and has a strong chance of reaching the Doha quarter-finals. He lost a set in the last round but battled back to beat Jan Choinski. He's already won one ATP Tour title this year.
Zhizhen Zhang is back in the top 300 after his first round win. He continues to stay fit which is so important for him after his injury woes last year. Most of his wins this year have come on the Challenger Tour. Our Jakub Mensik v Zhizhen Zhang prediction is Jakub Mensik wins set one and the match.
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