Alex de Minaur vs Jakub Mensik preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips

Match details

Combinations: (Australia) Alex De Minaur vs (Czech) Jakub Mencic

date: January 6, 2026

Championship: United Cup

circular: Group stage

category: United Cup

place: Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia

surface: difficult

Prize money: $11,806,190

live feed: USA – tennis Channel | United Kingdom – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN

Alex De Minaur vs. Jakub Mencic

Australian Alex De Minaur will face Czech Jakub Mincic in the group stage of the 2026 United Cup.

De Minaur faced Norwegian Casper Ruud in his first match in the tournament. Compatriot Storm Hunter had already put the Australians ahead with her win over Malene Helgo, and had the chance to settle the tie for them.

De Minaur also won his previous two matches against Ruud in straight sets. But the latter turned the tables on the former with a routine victory 6-3 and 6-3 this time. The Australians still had the last laugh in the end, as they took the mixed doubles match to win the tie 2-1.

Mencic started his United Cup campaign against Ruud as well. Barbora Krejcikova’s victory over Helgo 6-4, 6-3 had already turned the result in favor of the Czechs.

Mencic made sure that his compatriot’s efforts were not in vain. Despite Ruud’s good performance, the young Czech beat his older rival 7-5, 7-6 (6) to help his team win the tie.

Alex de Minaur vs. Jakub Mencic

De Minaur leads in their competition 4-0. He won their previous meeting after Mencic retired midway through the match at the 2025 China Open.

Results of the match between Alex De Minaur and Jakub Mencic

(Odds will be added as soon as they become available)

Alex de Minaur vs Jakub Mencic predictions

De Minaur’s serve let him down big time against Ruud. He committed eight double faults and won only 47 percent of the points behind his second serve. He failed to capitalize on break point opportunities as well, going to 0/5, compounding his problems. Fortunately for him, his compatriots rushed to save the situation.

On the other hand, Mencic gave a good account of himself against Ruud. He saved a set point in the second set tiebreak to win the match. He hit 16 aces and won 78 percent of his first serve points.

De Minaur has a perfect 4-0 record against Mincic, with three of those wins coming over the past year. However, with his impeccable record against Ruud tarnished by his loss, he will be on his toes against Mencic. The Australian’s defense has prevailed over the shots of his younger opponent so far.

However, given their respective performances against Ruud, Mencic has a good chance of getting his first win over De Minaur. It won’t be easy to do so at the Australian Stadium, but if he maintains his current form, it is certainly possible.

He chooses: Jakub Mencic to win in three sets.

Betting tips on Alex de Minaur vs Jakub Mensik

Tip 1: Jakub Mencic for the win.

Tip 2The match will include at least 28 matches.