Jiri Lehecka vs Alexander Zverev Preview & Prediction | 2026 Wimbledon Championships | Round of 16
by Alex Meechan ·
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Alexander Zverev continues his Wimbledon campaign against Jiri Lehecka.
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Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
Surface: Outdoor grass
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Jiri Lehecka vs Alexander Zverev prediction
Jiri Lehecka advanced to the round-of-16 at Wimbledon for the second time in his career after a four set win over Jaume Munar. Lehecka looked on course for a third successive straight sets win as he went two sets and 4-2 up on the Spaniard. However, Munar reeled off four games in a row to extend the contest into a fourth set. Nevertheless, the Czech, who reached his first Masters 1000 final in Miami earlier this year, regrouped to seal a 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-4 win.
He will now face Alexander Zverev as he continued his serene progress at SW19 with a straight sets win over Marcos Giron. Zverev fired 17 aces and created 16 break point opportunities as he completed a 6-2 7-6 (4) 6-4 win after two hours and 34 minutes. He will now be aiming to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first time.
The head-to-head is 1-1 between the pair, but they have not faced each other since February 2023. Zverev has breezed through his opening three matches, but Lehecka is likely to be a step up in terms of opposition. The world number two is still a firm favourite, but Lehecka is worth at least a set here.
Jiri Lehecka vs Alexander Zverev tip: Both players to win a set
