Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5½ hours before the match, an eye infection and a slippery court due to high levels of humidity following the rain.

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik beats childhood idol Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Open, having come close to withdrawing hours before his first-round match with a knee injury.

Novak Djokovic fell in the final round of the Miami Open to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in straight sets, 7-6, 7-6, on Sunday. Mensik, playing in his first final, earned his spot after defeating No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz in the semifinals and became the second-youngest champion in tournament history, per ATP Tour.

The 19-year-old Czech claimed his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one his bid for a milestone 100th.

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a referee taking a timely lunch, he would have pulled out of the tournament before his first match.

Novak Djokovic chases more tennis history as he takes on Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final. Djokovic, 37, is one win away from the 100th title of his career, as well as a record-extending 41st ATP Masters crown and seventh Miami Open trophy in Florida.

However, Djokovic remains as hungry as ever. Even better, he is one match away from securing his 100th career singles title - a goal that has eluded him for many months. Djokovic will face Jakub Menšík in the Miami Open final tomorrow.

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, denying the Serb his 100th career title.Mensik started strongly breaking Djokovic's first serve game to go 2-0 up and the tall,

The start of the Miami Open men’s final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensik on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time. The players didn’t take the court until 8:37 p.