Ugo Humbert vs Jiri Lehecka Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Open | Round of 16

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Ugo Humbert meets Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 at the 2026 Japan Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 3 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Ugo Humbert vs Jiri Lehecka prediction

Ugo Humbert maintained his dominance over Brandon Nakashima to progress in Tokyo.

The Frenchman moved 4-0 up in their head-to-head courtesy of a 6-3 6-2 victory over the fifth seed.

Humbert will now tackle Jiri Lehecka after the Czech world number 23 edged out Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-7 6-3.

Humbert is the rankings underdog again at 32 on the ATP ladder, but that’s not much difference and you can expect this to be tight with plenty of dominance on serve. 

Ugo Humbert vs Jiri Lehecka tip: Over 21.5 games