Jiri Lehecka vs Benjamin Bonzi Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

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ATP 12 Czech Republic
Jiri Lehecka
1/17/25 03:20
ATP 95 France
Benjamin Bonzi

Prediction:

 

Jiri Lehecka -1.5 Set Handicap

 

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 by Bradley Gibbs | in ATP Australian Open Picks

Another of the interesting matches taking place on the ATP side of things at the Australian Open on Friday, during the very early hours for those in the US, is the one between Jiri Lehecka and Benjamin Bonzi. The French player has been in good form of late, and he certainly did well to beat David Goffin in the first round, before beating the lower-ranked Francesco Passaro in the second round. However, this is a sizable step up, one that he may not be able to take in his stride as he faces a higher-ranked Czech opponent who has looked very strong on a hard surface for some time.

Jiri Lehecka vs Benjamin Bonzi Form

Jiri Lehecka and Benjamin Bonzi Latest Matches

Jiri Lehecka Latest matches
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Jan 12, 2025 - ATP Australian Open

Jiri Lehecka
3 :  1
Li Tu

Jan 2, 2025 - Brisbane International

Nicolás Jarry
0 :  2
Jiri Lehecka

Dec 31, 2024 - Brisbane International

Yoshihito Nishioka
1 :  2
Jiri Lehecka

Dec 30, 2024 - Brisbane International

Jiri Lehecka
2 :  0
Holger Rune

Nov 8, 2024 - ATP Belgrade Open

Jiri Lehecka
0 :  2
Denis Shapovalov

Nov 7, 2024 - ATP Belgrade Open

Lukas Klein
1 :  2
Jiri Lehecka
Benjamin Bonzi Latest matches
L W W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 14, 2025 - ATP Australian Open

Benjamin Bonzi
3 :  1
Francesco Passaro

Jan 13, 2025 - ATP Australian Open

David Goffin
0 :  3
Benjamin Bonzi

Jan 9, 2025 - Adelaide International

Miomir Kecmanovic
2 :  0
Benjamin Bonzi

Jan 7, 2025 - Adelaide International

Li Tu
0 :  2
Benjamin Bonzi

Jan 5, 2025 - Adelaide International

Benjamin Bonzi
2 :  1
James McCabe

Dec 31, 2024 - Brisbane International

Benjamin Bonzi
0 :  2
Nicolás Jarry

Jiri Lehecka - Benjamin Bonzi Key Points

  1. When the pair last met, Jiri Lehecka won in straight sets.
  2. Jiri Lehecka has won each of his last seven hard-court matches, beating better players than Bonzi in straight sets during that run.
  3. Jiri Lehecka had an easier time in the second round and thus could be better prepared for this.
  4. Benjamin Bonzi has recently lost two matches against higher-ranked players in straight sets.

Our Jiri Lehecka vs Benjamin Bonzi Prediction

Let's be honest, Benjamin Bonzi will definitely fancy himself to make life tough for Jiri Lehecka, but can he get the better of this higher-ranked player in a five-set match. For my money, the answer is a firm no. Moreover, Lehecka looks a good bet to win by at least a two-set margin, as he did when the pair last met. If we look at the recent form of both, Lehecka is clearly operating at a higher level than his opponent, who recently lost in straight sets to Nicolas Jarry. In contrast, Lehecka beat Jarry in straight sets just a few weeks ago. Therein lies the difference. Our Pick: Jiri Lehecka -1.5 Set Handicap. 

Prediction:

 

Jiri Lehecka -1.5 Set Handicap

 

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