🎾 Jiri Lehecka vs. Jordan Thompson – French Open R1

ATP French Open

🎾 Jiri Lehecka vs. Jordan Thompson – French Open R1 Preview

🧠 Form & Context

Jiri Lehecka
🎾 Early season promise: Brisbane title & AO 4th round started 2025 strong.
📉 Form dipped hard: Since then, he's lost 8 of his last 11 matches — mostly in tight, winnable encounters.
⚠️ Clay struggles: Roland-Garros is his weakest Slam (1–2 record), and he missed the 2024 edition due to injury.
📍 Recent blip of hope: Beat Cerúndolo in Hamburg, but couldn’t back it up.
Jordan Thompson
🧍‍♂️ Injury-ridden year: Has played just 13 matches in 2025 and won only 7 of them.
💔 Clay curse: Just 10–24 on clay since 2020, and has lost R1 at RG 7 of 9 times.
🚫 No Slam rhythm: Hasn't won a Roland-Garros main draw match since 2019.

🔍 Match Breakdown

🔧 Lehecka’s edge: Stronger baseline weaponry, better movement on clay, and a higher Slam ceiling than Thompson.
🧱 Thompson’s woes: His slice-heavy, flat-hitting style doesn’t translate well to clay. His body is still recovering from recurring injuries.
⚡ Match dynamics: Neither player is in prime form, so whoever handles momentum shifts better — particularly in long games — will take the edge.

🔮 Prediction

This is a battle between two out-of-form players, but Lehecka’s younger legs, higher power ceiling, and slightly more clay comfort give him the upper hand. Expect errors and nerves early, but unless Lehecka collapses mentally or physically, he should get the job done. 🧩 Prediction: Lehecka in 4 sets