Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík has been making headlines at the Dubai tournament after securing a victory against former world number six Hubert Hurkacz. Menšík showcased his skills by winning in straight sets with a score of 6:4 and 7:6. His performance in the first set was solid, while the second set presented more challenges as he had to fight back from losing two match points during the tie-break but ultimately prevailed after a tight contest, winning it 9:7. Menšík's rising stature in the rankings continues to impress, especially after his recent success in Doha just the week prior, where he reached the semifinals after defeating the world number two, Jannik Sinner.