Sebastian Baez vs Jakub Mensik Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Auckland
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After rain delays forced a rescheduling of the program at the ASB Classic, we have the finalists. For the first time in their careers, Sebastian Baez and Jakub Mensik will be facing off. Read on for our prediction of the match.
Seventh seed Baez has had a flying start to the season and arrived in Auckland with momentum from the United Cup, where he reached the quarters. A straight-set upset in the USB Classic quarter-finals saw him dump out top seed Ben Shelton before repeating the feat on Marcos Giron in the semis.
The Argentine, on his third appearance in Auckland, is having his best run here and remains unbeaten so far in the season. A seven-time tour champion, he enters the final placed 39th in the live rankings.
Third seed Jakub Mensik also had to endure a tight turnaround occasioned by poor weather to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets in the quarters. He proceeded to face off with Fabian Marozsan in the semis.
The Czech lost the second set before eventually prevailing in three to advance to the title match. Mensik, making his second appearance in Auckland, has bettered his debut performance in 2025, when he reached the quarters.
Placed 18th in the live rankings, Mensik is now one win away from bagging his second tour title.
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Sebastian Baez - Jakub Mensik Key Points
- Baez only dropped two sets in the seven matches he’s played in 2026.
- Baez has won all seven matches he has contested this season.
- Mensik has lost twice already this season, beaten in straight sets.
- In his six matches in 2026, Mensik has dropped six sets.
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Our Sebastian Baez vs Jakub Mensik Prediction
Sebastian Baez has already beaten two top-10 players in 2026, and in his first ever meeting with third seed Mensik, he will be confident. The Argentine has the momentum coming into this game and has only lost one set in Auckland.
A seven-time tour champion, Baez is definitely used to such stages. His opponent hasn’t had a smooth ride so far in the season, and in this defining moment, Baez would fancy adding to his trophy collection. Mensik has lost a total of six sets in as many matches and might struggle against in-form Baez. Our prediction for Sebastian Baez v Jakub Mensik is that Sebastian Baez wins.
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