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Reilly Opelka vs Jiri Lehecka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Brisbane International | Final

by Rob Esteva ·
Reilly Opelka vs Jiri Lehecka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Brisbane International | Final

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Reilly Opelka has enjoyed a sensational week in Brisbane beating Novak Djokovic en route to the final where he now meets Czech star Jiri Lehecka for the first ATP title of 2025

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: Sunday 5th January, 2025, UK – not before 08:30am / US ET – not before 3:30am / US PT – not before 00:30am

Venue:  Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Reilly Opelka vs Jiri Lehecka ticket information

Reilly Opelka vs Jiri Lehecka Prediction

Reilly Opelka followed up his magnificent win over Novak Djokovic with a semi-final victory over the big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to reach Sunday’s final in Brisbane.

While his monster serve continues to be a major asset, there is more to his game this week and he is doing enough on the return side of his game to get him through some tough matches.

He now meets the well-rounded Jiri Lehecka for the first time in his career and this will be a really interesting stylistic match-up.

Lehecka has enjoyed a good week and is also in the final of the doubles after this singles match but this will unquestionably be his priority.

He overcame Grigor Dimitrov in the semis who eventually retired when a set down and 4-4 in the second set but his performance there will only boost his confidence yet further.

Lehecka will need to start fast and get to grips with Opelka’s serve quickly but we just about favour his quality and athleticism to edge this. His motivation is sky high right now and we think he may just enough to beat the in-form Opelka.

Reilly Opelka vs Jiri Lehecka Tip: Jiri Lehecka to win

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