Facing each other in the final, Djokovic and Mensik will showcase an age difference of over 18 years, a first in Masters 1000 history.
Mensik is having an incredible run at just 19 years old. After defeating Taylor Fritz in the semifinals (7-6, 4-6, 7-6), the Czech player will compete for his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday against Novak Djokovic.
The Serbian defeated Dimitrov (6-2, 6-3) and could secure his 100th career title.
Notable stat: The two players will set the record for the largest age gap between two finalists in Masters 1000 history, with a difference of 18 years and 102 days.
Just behind is the 2005 Montreal final between Agassi and Nadal (16 years and 35 days).
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