Match Details
Fixture: Zizou Bergs vs Jakub Mensik
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Date: January 8, 2026
Tournament: United Cup 2026
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney
Category: United Cup
Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt
Prize Money: $11,806,190
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN, RDS
Zizou Bergs vs Jakub Mensik preview
Zizou Bergs of Belgium will take on Jakub Mensik of Czechia in the quarterfinals of the United Cup in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, January 8.
Belgium thrashed Canada in their group tie, with Bergs winning in straight sets against Felix Auger-Aliassime. On the other hand, Czechia prevailed 3-0 over Norway, with Mensik beating Casper Ruud in straight sets in a close match.
Bergs is ranked 42nd in the world and had a mixed 2025. The 26-year-old Belgian has not had a breakthrough moment, yet that could announce him as an absolute top player, though.
Mensik, meanwhile, is only 20 and won his maiden Masters 1000 title last year. He is ranked 18th in the world and is undoubtedly one of the best youngsters in the game today.
Zizou Bergs vs Jakub Mansik head-to-head
The two players are yet to lock horns on the ATP Tour and hence, their head-to-head stands at 0-0 at the moment.
Zizou Bergs vs Jakub Mansik odds
(Odds will be updated once available)
Zizou Bergs vs Jakub Mensik prediction
Mensik has a pretty much complete game at the tender age of 20. He is tall, has a powerful serve, and a commendable backhand. He moves well on the court for a tall man and, as he proved in Miami last year, is a player for the big occasions.
In comparison, Bergs is a less spectacular player. He has a solid game, but does not quite possess an outstanding weapon with which he can outclass his opponent. Mensik is a good player in the net, which means that he should venture forward frequently to put pressure on Bergs.
Moreover, in the rallies involving backhands, Mensik should hold the upper hand against the Belgian. Hence, Berg’s only chance to win the match is by wearing his more enterprising opponent down with longer rallies from the baseline.
He has done it already against a big-hitter like Auger-Aliassime, which should give him confidence to repeat the act on Thursday. United Cup 2026 has already seen some upsets, but the chances of another happening on Thursday remain slim.
Pick: Mensik to win in three sets
Zizou Bergs vs Jakub Mensik betting tips
Tip 1 – Mensik to win in three sets
Tip 2 – Match to have at least 20 games
Tip 3 – Mensik to hit more than 10 axes in the match
Edited by Riddhiman Sarkar
