Get ready for a huge match in Doha! Top seed Carlos Alcaraz is facing off against Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.Funny enough, these two were just practicing together in Rotterdam and Doha, so they probably know each other’s games inside and out. Lehecka could jump to No. 22 in the live rankings with a win, which would be massive for him. Alcaraz, on the other hand, is coming off a match where he said he had to dig deep for energy. Both Alcaraz and Lehecka are coming into this match with a title already under their belts this season, which means they’re both hungry for more! Who’s going to take it?

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jiri Lehecka: Preview

Alcaraz will be entering this contest following his 6-1,4-6,6-3 win over Italy’s Luca Nardi in the R16.

On the other hand, Lehecka outclassed the Hungarian tennis star Fabian Marozsan in the previous round by 6-4, 6-2. 

Alcaraz vs Lehecka: Head-to-Head

Jiri Lehecka has faced Carlos Alcaraz only once in his career so far. However, the H2H record is currently in favor of the Spaniard, 1-0.

• 2023 Queen’s Club R16: Alcaraz 6-2,6-3.

Prediction: Alcaraz to win in three sets

Both these players are in red-hot form at the moment and so, expect this match to go deep. Their previous meeting was on the grass courts, but this is a completely different surface. However, we must not forget that Carlos Alcaraz is currently on a seven-match winning streak, and guess what? This is his third consecutive QF!

If we take a look at the numbers, Carlos Alcaraz (3) currently has a win-loss record of 11-2. On the other hand, Jiri Lehecka (25) has a record of 7-3 as of now. So, considering all these factors, I feel the Spaniard will be entering this contest as a favorite to win this battle. However, having said that, we all know the capabilities of this 23-year-old Czech.

Jiri Lehecka has a good defense game, and he also possesses a strong backhand, which could help him pose a few challenges to the Spaniard. Not only that, Lehecka is also one of the cleanest strikers on the tour and he can hit big from both sides. His biggest weapons include his powerful forehand. Moreover, his aggressive baseline game may come in handy on this surface.

Carlos Alcaraz is often seen trying to hit a lot of winners using his powerful and precise forehand shots. He also has a good backhand, which is more than capable of causing a few troubles for his opponents. Other than that, Alcaraz is known for his incredible drop shots. He loves pushing his opponents further back on the court into a defensive position before trying his luck with his picture-perfect drop shots. His movements on the court and his spectacular court coverage make him a really special player.

So, considering all these aspects of their game, I feel beating Carlos Alcaraz on this surface won’t be easy for someone like Jiri Lehecka at the moment.