Jiri Lehecka advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating James Duckworth in a hard-fought three-set Round of 16 match. The Czech player recovered from a set down to secure a 6-7(8), 7-6(10), 6-3 victory in a contest that featured two closely contested tiebreaks.
Duckworth made the stronger start and matched Lehecka throughout a competitive opening set. Neither player was able to establish a significant advantage on serve, leading to a tiebreak that Duckworth edged 10-8 to move ahead in the match.
The second set proved equally tight as both players continued to hold serve consistently. Once again, the set required a tiebreak to determine a winner. This time Lehecka responded under pressure, winning a dramatic breaker 10-7 to level the match and force a deciding set.
After surviving the second-set battle, Lehecka carried that momentum into the third set. The Czech player began creating more opportunities on return and eventually secured the crucial break that separated the two competitors.
Duckworth fought to remain in contention, but Lehecka maintained control during the closing stages. He served effectively and protected his advantage before closing out the deciding set 6-3 to complete the comeback victory.
The result sends Lehecka into the quarterfinals after one of the most competitive matches of the round. His ability to recover after losing the opening set and prevail in a pressure-filled second-set tiebreak proved decisive.
Standout Performances
• Jiri Lehecka won the match 6-7(8), 7-6(10), 6-3.
• James Duckworth claimed the opening-set tiebreak 10-8.
• Lehecka responded by winning the second-set tiebreak 10-7.
• Lehecka won the final set 6-3 to complete the comeback.
• The match featured two tiebreak sets before being decided in the third.
Turning Point
The decisive moment came in the second-set tiebreak. Facing the possibility of defeat in straight sets, Lehecka held his nerve to win the breaker 10-7 and level the match, shifting momentum firmly in his favor heading into the deciding set.
Match Statistics
Competition: ATP Tournament
Stage: Round of 16
Court: Colosseum
Final Score: Jiri Lehecka def. James Duckworth 6-7(8), 7-6(10), 6-3
Sets Won
• Jiri Lehecka: 2
• James Duckworth: 1
Set Scores
• Set 1: Duckworth 7-6(8)
• Set 2: Lehecka 7-6(10)
• Set 3: Lehecka 6-3
Result
• Jiri Lehecka advances to the quarterfinals
Sources
• ATP Tour
• Official Tournament Match Centre
• Tournament Statistics