Jiri Lehecka vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

🎾 ATP French Open - 2nd Round

Jiri Lehecka vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

🧠 Form & Context

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
⚠️ Worrying signs: Needed a medical timeout and dropped a set to world No. 872 Pablo Llamas Ruiz in R1.
🔻 Dip in form: Came into Paris with straight-set losses to Jesper De Jong (bagel set) and Flavio Cobolli—both big upsets.
🔥 Strong start to 2025: Reached finals in Acapulco and Delray Beach and the R16 at the Australian Open. Surpassed 20 main-draw wins early in the year.
📍 French Open history: Former quarterfinalist at Roland Garros, and his physical playing style is well-suited for five-set clay court battles.

Jiri Lehecka
📉 Inconsistent lately: Started the season strong with a title in Brisbane and a second-week Slam run in Australia, but recent form is shaky.
🧱 Endurance concerns: Has been frequently outlasted in long matches and shown mental lapses in deciding sets.
🎾 Roland Garros struggles: Did not play here in 2024, and has never gone beyond R2 in Paris. In 2023, lost in straights to Marcos Giron.
🆙 Chance to reset: Any progress this week is already a personal best at the event, and he holds a 2-0 H2H edge over the Spaniard.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Davidovich Fokina is the more natural clay-courter and has a better resume at Roland Garros. His heavy topspin, drop shots, and willingness to rally endlessly are ideal for success in Paris. However, the Spaniard’s recent physical struggles and lack of sharpness are genuine red flags.

Lehecka has the tools to trouble Davidovich Fokina—especially with his flat hitting and aggressive baseline game—but must find a way to stay mentally engaged through long rallies and energy-sapping exchanges.

With the Spaniard’s recent medical timeout and visible signs of wear, this match could tilt unexpectedly if Lehecka keeps his level high for long enough.

🔮 Prediction & Bet Tip

Prediction: Davidovich Fokina in 5 sets, but don’t be shocked if Lehecka flips the script.
Suggested Bet: Over 38.5 Total Games – With both players vulnerable in different ways, this could be a long, swingy affair that goes the distance.