The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Jiri Lehecka and Taylor Fritz will take place on August 15.
Jiri Lehecka clinched his sixth victory in Masters-level main draws this year, edging out Brandon Nakashima in a three-set clash during the Toronto Masters’ opening round last week. This feat of amassing six wins within eight months marks a significant accomplishment for the Czech player, who had not won a main-draw match in Masters events before 2023. Before this year, he had faced top-10 players only thrice. However, in 2023, he contested nine such matches (with a 2-7 record), highlighting substantial progress. In the past eight months, his ATP ranking has surged almost 50 spots, firmly establishing him as a consistent figure among the top 40.
Taylor Fritz has recently garnered significant hard court wins, yet his overall performance remains unconvincing, continuing from the grass season. Notably, he battled to three sets against Vukic in Atlanta and suffered losses in three sets against Griekspoor in ATP Washington’s semis and de Minaur in Toronto Masters’ round of 16 last week. Despite this, the top American has shown consistent form this year on hard surfaces, boasting a flawless 9-0 record in 2023 opening-round hard court matches. He notably reached back-to-back quarterfinals at American Masters events in Indian Wells and Miami. Fritz’s reliability on the main tour is evident, including a breakthrough from early exits to a quarterfinal berth in the 2022 edition at this venue.
| Jiri Lehecka vs Taylor Fritz | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 8:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Casper Ruud | 6-7, 4-6 (L) |
| Brandon Nakashima | 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Matteo Arnaldi | 6-3, 2-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Dominic Thiem | 6-3, 7-5 (W) |
| Daniil Medvedev | 4-6, 2-6 (retired) (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Alex De Minaur | 6-7, 6-4, 1-6 (L) |
| Ugo Humbert | 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Tallon Griekspoor | 6-3, 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Jordan Thompson | 6-3, 6-3 (W) |
| Andy Murray | 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
Taylor Fritz holds a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head matchups in 2023, with one of those wins occurring in a Masters event. Despite his recent shaky performances, Fritz’s substantial experience in the region and strong history in significant tournaments make him the clear frontrunner in this match.
The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Jiri Lehecka and Taylor Fritz will take place on August 15.
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