Jakub Menšík advances after addressing disruptive fan at Canadian Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Jakub Menšík reached the fourth round of the Canadian Open for the first time by defeating Térence Atmane 7-5, 6-4. During the match, Menšík was distracted by a spectator who shouted advice, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to issue a warning. Menšík had previously overcome a second-round exit at Wimbledon and is now aiming for his second ATP Masters 1000 title. His next opponent will be Botic van de Zandschulp, marking their first tour-level encounter.
- •Menšík defeats Térence Atmane 7-5, 6-4 in the third round.
- •Chair umpire warns a disruptive fan during the match.
- •Menšík is the No. 13 seed at the Canadian Open.
- •Next, he faces Botic van de Zandschulp.
- •A second title at an ATP Masters 1000 event is on the line.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Please Stop’ – Jakub Menšík’s Complaint Prompts Chair Umpire To Address Disruptive Fan in Montréal
"Jakub Menšík has booked a spot in the fourth round of the Canadian Open for the first time in his career. Although the Czech cruised to a straightforward victory in the third round, he was forced to contend with an unexpected obstacle in the form of a disruptive spectator, which sparked an amusing moment in the match.
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