Carlos Alcaraz has been far from convincing in Tokyo, winning less than 34% of his 2nd serves in two matches. Jiri Lehecka’s serve has been broken only once and he is well placed to win at big odds.
| Carlos Alcaraz | Jiri Lehecka | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain | Czech Republic |
| Age | 23 (5 May 2003) | 24 (8 November 2001) |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 3 | 23 |
| Career High | 1 (September 2022) | 12 (May 2026) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 26 | 2 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | Winner (2025) | First Appearance |
HTH
Carlos Alcaraz is 3-1 against Jiri Lehecka, winning both matches on hard courts.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US Open | Hard | QF | Alcaraz | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
| 2025 | Queen's Club | Grass | F | Alcaraz | 7-5 6-7 6-2 |
| 2025 | Doha | Hard | QF | Lehecka | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
| 2023 | Queen's Club | Grass | R16 | Alcaraz | 6-2 6-3 |
Alcaraz Starting Slow in Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz recently returned to action after spending four months recovering from a wrist injury. He did it at the US Open, going out in the quarter-finals after a 5 sets defeat to Ben Shelton.
The Spaniard played once at the Laver Cup, beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 (13-11).
The 23-year-old has started slow in all four matches in Tokyo. He got past Alex Michelsen 7-6 4-6 6-1, overpowered Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 6-1 and was leading 7-6 2-1 when Denis Shapovalov retired.
Alcaraz flew home to beat Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the semi-finals, winning 34% of his 2nd serves and saving 2/5 break points.
Lehecka Back in Form
Jiri Lehecka has dropped out of the Top 20 twice this year, losing to Jannik Sinner in the Miami Masters final but reaching one semi-final since, in Stuttgart.
The Czech recently produced two strong performances at the Davis Cup, beating Ben Shelton and Learner Tien in straight sets.
The 24-year-old did it tough in his opening two matches in Tokyo, getting past Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-7 6-3 and Ugo Humbert 5-7 6-4 6-4.
Lehecka thrashed Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-1 6-1 and eased past Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-2 to reach the final, not allowing a break point in each victory.
How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Jiri Lehecka Live
- Event: 2026 Japan Open
- Round: Final
- Date: Tuesday 6 October
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