Alexei Popyrin vs Jakub Mensik predictions, May 08, 2026

May 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Alexei Popyrin

Jakub Mensik

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As the ATP Roma draws near, Alexei Popyrin faces off against Jakub Mensik in a highly anticipated clash scheduled for May 8, 2026. Popyrin, playing on home soil, will look to leverage any local support, but he enters the match with a mixed record, having won only 2 of his last 5 contests. His power and aggressive baseline play could serve him well, especially on a clay surface that typically favors hard-hitting players who can dictate points.

On the other side, Jakub Mensik has also had a similar trajectory recently, winning 2 of his last 5 matches. The young talent has shown adaptability and quick footwork, critical for navigating the challenges of clay courts. His strategic baseline rallies and ability to generate spin can pose significant problems for Popyrin if he establishes control early in exchanges.

The bookmakers reflect these dynamics, with odds of 3.52 for a Popyrin win and 1.3 for Mensik, suggesting a clear expectation of an away victory. According to predictive models, Popyrin has a 28.2% chance of winning on home ground, while Mensik boasts a 71.8% probability of success. Overall, while Mensik is favored, the unpredictable nature of tennis means that Popyrin’s home advantage could still play a crucial role.

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Popyrin
27%		 Mensik
73%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 3.52 1.30

Latest Results

07.05.26 Alexei Popyrin – Matteo Berrettini – 2:0
23.04.26 Alexei Popyrin – Martin Damm – 0:2
07.04.26 Alexei Popyrin – Casper Ruud – 0:2
03.04.26 Alexei Popyrin – Francis Tiafoe – 1:2
02.04.26 Alex Michelsen – Alexei Popyrin – 1:2		 28.04.26 Jakub Mensik – Alexander Zverev – 1:2
27.04.26 Karen Khachanov – Jakub Mensik – 0:2
25.04.26 Martin Damm – Jakub Mensik – 0:2
07.04.26 Jakub Mensik – Fabian Marozsan – Canceled
23.03.26 Francis Tiafoe – Jakub Mensik – 2:1

Facts

  • Popyrin is ranked ATP: 60. Mensik is ranked ATP: 28.
  • Both players have been playing unpredictably.
  • Popyrin may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Mensik is the team to beat.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Popyrin won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 0:6. (average 0:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.02.26 Jakub Mensik – Alexei Popyrin – 2:0
    21.10.24 Alexei Popyrin – Jakub Mensik – 0:2
    22.07.24 Jakub Mensik – Alexei Popyrin – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Bye
    2 Ofner S. Michelsen A.
    3 Popyrin A. Berrettini M. 2 : 0
    4 Bye Mensik J. (26)
    5 Tiafoe F. (20) Bye
    6 Sonego L. Buse I.
    7 Pellegrino A. (Q) Nardi L. (WC)
    8 Bye Fils A. (15)
    9 Rublev A. (12) Bye
    10 Svrcina D. (Q) Kecmanovic M. 0 : 2
    11 Garin C. (Q) Cerundolo J. M.
    12 Bye Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
    13 Nakashima B. (30) Bye
    14 Bautista-Agut R. Maestrelli F. (WC)
    15 Basilashvili N. (Q) Merida Aguilar D. (Q) 2 : 1
    16 Bye Shelton B. (5)
    17 Auger-Aliassime F. (4) Bye
    18 Shapovalov D. Navone M.
    19 Medjedovic H. Royer V.
    20 Bye Fonseca J. (27)
    21 Etcheverry T. M. (24) Bye
    22 Burruchaga R. A. Bellucci M.
    23 Giron M. Cilic M. 0 : 2
    24 Bye Vacherot V. (14)
    25 Cobolli F. (10) Bye
    26 Bergs Z. Atmane T. 0 : 2
    27 Tirante T. A. Cadenasso G. (WC)
    28 Bye Norrie C. (17)
    29 Moutet C. (28) Bye
    30 Quinn E. Llamas Ruiz P. (Q)
    31 Tsitsipas S. Machac T.
    32 Bye Medvedev D. (7)
    33 Musetti L. (8) Bye
    34 Fearnley J. (Q) Mpetshi Perricard G. 1 : 2
    35 Carreno-Busta P. (Q) Tabilo A. 0 : 2
    36 Bye Cerundolo F. (25)
    37 Ruud C. (23) Bye
    38 Trungelliti M. Svajda Z. 1 : 2
    39 Struff J-L. Comesana F. (Q) 2 : 0
    40 Bye Lehecka J. (11)
    41 Khachanov K. (13) Bye
    42 Ugo Carabelli C. Shevchenko A. 1 : 2
    43 Muller A. Van De Zandschulp B. 0 : 2
    44 Bye Kovacevic A. (LL)
    45 Humbert U. (31) Bye
    46 Marozsan F. Kopriva V. 0 : 2
    47 Fucsovics M. Prizmic D. (Q) 0 : 2
    48 Bye Djokovic N. (3)
    49 De Minaur A. (6) Bye
    50 Arnaldi M. (WC) Munar J. 2 : 1
    51 De Jong J. (Q) Borges N. 0 : 2
    52 Bye Jodar R. (32)
    53 Tien L. (19) Bye
    54 Dzumhur D. Mannarino A. 2 : 0
    55 Brooksby J. Baez S. 0 : 2
    56 Bye Bublik A. (9)
    57 Paul T. (16) Bye
    58 Vukic A. Kypson P. (Q) 2 : 1
    59 Hurkacz H. Hanfmann Y. 1 : 2
    60 Bye Darderi L. (18)
    61 Griekspoor T. (29) Bye
    62 Cina F. (WC) Blockx A. 1 : 2
    63 Zhang Z. (PR) Altmaier D. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Zverev A. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) TBD #2
    2 Popyrin A. Mensik J. (26)
    3 Tiafoe F. (20) TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 Fils A. (15)
    5 Rublev A. (12) Kecmanovic M.
    6 TBD #11 Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
    7 Nakashima B. (30) TBD #14
    8 Basilashvili N. Shelton B. (5)
    9 Auger-Aliassime F. (4) TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Fonseca J. (27)
    11 Etcheverry T. M. (24) TBD #22
    12 Cilic M. Vacherot V. (14)
    13 Cobolli F. (10) Atmane T.
    14 TBD #27 Norrie C. (17)
    15 Moutet C. (28) TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 Medvedev D. (7)
    17 Musetti L. (8) Mpetshi Perricard G.
    18 Tabilo A. Cerundolo F. (25)
    19 Ruud C. (23) Svajda Z.
    20 Struff J-L. Lehecka J. (11)
    21 Khachanov K. (13) Shevchenko A.
    22 Van De Zandschulp B. Kovacevic A.
    23 Humbert U. (31) Kopriva V.
    24 Prizmic D. Djokovic N. (3)
    25 De Minaur A. (6) Arnaldi M.
    26 Borges N. Jodar R. (32)
    27 Tien L. (19) Dzumhur D.
    28 Baez S. Bublik A. (9)
    29 Paul T. (16) Vukic A.
    30 Hanfmann Y. Darderi L. (18)
    31 Griekspoor T. (29) Blockx A.
    32 Altmaier D. Zverev A. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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