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September 28 2023, 13:16 · Adam Evans

Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov Preview & Prediction | 2023 Astana Open | Round of 16

Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov Preview & Prediction | 2023 Astana Open | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

When is Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov on and what time does it start? Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov will take place on Friday 29th September, 2023 – not before 08:20 (UK)

Where is Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov taking place? Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov will take place at the National Tennis Center in Astana, Kazakhstan

What surface is Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov being played on? Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov will take place on an indoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov

What channel is Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov on in the UK? Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Jiri Lehecka vs Egor Gerasimov live

THE PREDICTION

21-year-old Jiri Lehecka comes into the Astana Open at a career-high ATP world ranking of 29th after excelling on hardcourts all season long, most impressively reaching the quarter-finals at the Australian Open back in January. The Czech recently finished runner-up to Sebastian Baez at the Winston-Salem Open and then bounced back from an early exit in New York to lead an exceptionally young Czechia side to Davis Cup Finals qualification with three impressive wins two weeks ago. Former world number 65 Egor Gerasimov has struggled with a series of injuries over the last few seasons that have seriously hampered his form. The Belarussian is currently ranked outside the top 600 but he proved his worth in these conditions with a straight-sets victory over Bernabe Zapata Miralles on Thursday. Gerasimov beat some tough foes in qualifying to earn his place here but Lehecka should be able to bounce through to the quarter-finals in straight sets.