Jiri Lehecka is a professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of Number 36, achieved in April 2023.
In January of the same year, he made it to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, his best Grand Slam finish to date.
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 81 kg |
| Born | 8 Nov 2001 |
| Nationality |
Czech Republic
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jiří Lehečka was born on November 8, 2001 in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. He currently resides in Kněžmost, Czech Republic. He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 81 kg.
He is right-handed and has a two-handed backhand. S
Lehečka is a product of two athletes, his mother was a former track and field star while his father was a former swimmer. Growing up, he was a fan of Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.
He turned pro in 2020 and since then he has earned more than US$1.4 Million, he is coached by Michal Navratil, a former professional tennis player also from the Czech Republic.
Career
Lehečka turned pro in 2020. He started his professional career playing in the ATP Challenger and ITF Tours.
He did not make his Grand Slam main draw debut until 2022 when he appeared in all the opening rounds of all four. The same year, he also made his Masters 1000 debut when he appeared in the first round of the Monte-Carlo Masters.
In 2023, he had a breakout year of sorts when he made it to the quarterfinals of the Aussie Open. That year, he also made it to the third round of the Miami Open and the Monte Carlos Masters. He also had his first French Open win and made it past the opening round before getting eliminated in the second round.
Career Record
Singles
- Highest Singles Ranking: 36 (April17, 2023)
- Current Singles Ranking: 37 (June12, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - QF (2023)
- French Open - 2R (2023)
- Wimbledon - 1R (2022)
- US Open - 1R (2022)
Doubles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 214 (March7, 2022)
- Current Doubles Ranking: 290 (June12, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - 3R (2023)
- US Open - 1R (2022)
