Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Flushing Meadows riding a wave of dominance: he’s navigated the first four rounds of the 2025 US Open without losing a set, including emphatic wins over Arthur Rinderknech and Luciano Darderi. He now sets his sights on Jiri Lehecka, his opponent for this Tuesday’s quarter-final.
Alcaraz’s season has been nothing short of spectacular. He’s become the youngest male player in the Open Era to notch 13 Grand Slam quarter-finals, and uniquely, he’s now reached the quarter-final stage of all four majors in the same year. His recent form includes a dominant start in New York and a sustained 24-match win streak across major tournaments.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jiri Lehecka Match Details
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- Date: September 2, 2025
- Tournament: US Open
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City
- Category: Grand Slam
- Surface: Outdoor hard
- Live telecast: ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling TV
Alcaraz vs. Lehecka Head-to-Head
Carlos Alcaraz and Jiri Lehecka have met three times on the ATP Tour, with Alcaraz leading their rivalry 2–1. Their most recent clash came in the final at the 2025 Queen’s Club Championships in London on June 22, 2025, a hard-fought three-setter which Alcaraz ultimately claimed 7–5, 6–7(5), 6–2. The Spaniard sealed the win in 2 hours and 6 minutes, asserting his dominance on grass while extending his win streak.
Alcaraz vs. Lehecka Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz brings a refined all-court game to hard courts, combining baseline aggression with swift court coverage and deft touch. His serve is consistent and reliable rather than overpowering. Jiri Lehecka, on the other hand, is more of an aggressive baseliner whose style relies on flattening out groundstrokes and dictating points. Lehecka’s all-court game is less polished but still potent, especially when he can push opponents backwards.
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Alcaraz has accumulated 1,353 aces in his career, with a first-serve percentage of 65 %, winning 72% of those points. Lehecka, meanwhile, has logged 1,134 aces, with a 1st-serve percentage of 63%, and wins 73% of first-serve points. While Lehecka slightly edges Alcaraz in efficiency on first serves, Alcaraz leads in sheer volume, indicating his ability to apply more pressure in service games.
Alcaraz boasts a stellar 2025 win–loss record of 54-6, which equates to an approximate winning percentage of 81 %. Lehecka’s record stands at 30-17, reflecting a solid but less dominant 56% win rate.
Based on the metrics, including Alcaraz’s broader on-court versatility, higher winning ceiling, and deep experience in crucial moments, the Spaniard has a better edge in the upcoming matchup.
Prediction: Alcaraz to win in four sets
