“I’ve had to deal with it a few times where you’re walking off the court after a tough loss, you see the person standing there with the clipboard,” recalled Eubanks. “When you see them, you know exactly who it is and what they want, even if you travel all over the world and they’re not the same faces every time. They’re local people who help out with facilitating doping tests, and when you see that person come up to you with a clipboard, players typically tell them they have to follow them all the way up until they’re able to give a sample. They have to keep eyes on you the entire time post-match.
“Clearly, there was a bit of confusion there,” he added. “Mensik came on court, clearly upset and rightfully so. He had a conversation with the chair umpire, who assured him that they’re in the wrong. Hopefully this doesn’t happen again.”
Mensik, who is 0-2 in Blue Group play at the Next Gen ATP Finals, will play his final round-robin match against undefeated João Fonseca on Friday.
