Jiri Lehecka has been serving strong in Tokyo and it’s easy to see why he is the favourite here. Valentin Vacherot is a difficult player to overcome however, so I am backing this one to go the distance.
| Jiri Lehecka | Valentin Vacherot | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Czech Republic | Monaco |
| Age | 24 (8 November 2001) | 27 (16 November 1998) |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) | 6'4" (193 cm) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 23 | 18 |
| Career High | 12 (May 2026) | 16 (May 2026) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | First Appearance | First Appearance |
HTH
Valentin Vacherot is 1-0 against Jiri Lehecka.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paris Masters | Hard | R64 | Vacherot | 6-1 6-3 |
Lehecka Back to His Best
Jiri Lehecka lost to Jannik Sinner in the Miami Masters final but has reached one semi-final since, in Stuttgart.
The Czech was unable to get to a quarter-final on the hard court swing and dropped out of the Top 20 as a result. He gained some confidence at the Davis Cup, beating Ben Shelton and Learner Tien in straight sets.
The 24-year-old went the distance 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 qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-1 6-1 in the quarter-finals, winning 88% of his 1st serves, 64% of his 2nd serves and not allowing a break point.
Vacherot Finding Form in Tokyo
Valentin Vacherot dropped out of the Top 20 before the US Open and it showed, he lost in straight sets to Frances Tiafoe in the third round.
The 27-year-old defeated Otto Virtanen and Eero Vasa at the Davis Cup but didn’t last long in Chengdu. He suffered a 6-4 7-6 defeat to Lloyd Harris in his opening match.
Long matches have been coming consistently in Tokyo, getting past Alexander Blockx 7-6 7-6 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 4-6 7-6 6-4. He upset Arthur Fils 7-5 4-6 6-4 in the quarters, and impressive performance against the World No.9.
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Event: 2026 Japan Open
Round: Semi-Finals
Date: Monday 5 October
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