Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Adelaide International | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka on and what time does it start? Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka will take place on Friday 12th January, 2024 – not before 03:30 (UK)
Where is Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka taking place? Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka will take place at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia
What surface is Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka being played on? Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka
What channel is Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka on in the UK? Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sebastian Korda vs Jiri Lehecka live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 29 Sebastian Korda reached the final of the 500 event in Adelaide last season, taking the first set from Novak Djokovic before an impressive defeat, and he looks set to emulate that run here after back-to-back straight-set results. The 23-year-old beat Lorenzo Sonego, who had lead 3-1 in their head-to-head, 12-10 in their second-set tiebreak to pose a big statement to the rest of the draw and he protected his serve throughout a reasonably solid result over Christopher O’Connell on Thursday. World number 32 Jiri Lehecka should not be underestimated, though, after upsetting second seed Nicolas Jarry on Thursday to finally string some good form together.
Both players have the potential to reach the top 10 in their careers, with Korda the more widely gifted of the two, and they proved that last season with quarter-final exits at the Australian Open. Korda could have gone further, such was his level early last year, were it not for an injury and that vengeful streak looks to be powering his tennis this week in Adelaide. Back the American to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable victors in what should be a quality first meeting between them.
TIP: SEBASTIAN KORDA TO WIN A SET
