In an unexpected turn of events, Jiri Lehecka secured his second ATP Tour title at the Brisbane International on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The Czech star’s victory came after two dramatic retirements in the semifinals and final matches.
Lehecka faced Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals and was leading 6-4, 4-4 when Dimitrov had to retire due to injury. This gave Lehecka a significant boost of confidence heading into the final.
In the final, Lehecka was up against Reilly Opelka, who had an impressive run, including a victory over Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. However, Opelka’s physical demands caught up with him, and he retired early in the first set while Lehecka was leading 4-1.
Lehecka’s victory marks his second ATP title, having previously won in Adelaide last year. The 23-year-old is now ranked No. 24 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings and has fond memories of his Australian performances.
Lehecka in Brisbane, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.28, Jiri has achieved a 4-0 win-loss record in 2025. Lehecka is currently playing in Brisbane where he toppled Holger Rune 7-5 6-3, Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2 6-7(5) 6-4, Nicolas Jarry 6-4 6-4 and Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 4-4 ret..
Jiri Lehecka will compete against Reilly Opelka in the final on Sunday at 6:30 pm on PAT RAFTER ARENA. They have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.
Opelka in Brisbane, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.293, Reilly has managed to achieve a 4-0 record in 2025. Reilly is playing at the moment in Brisbane where he toppled Federico Agustin Gomez 7-5 6-4, Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(9) 7-6(4), Novak Djokovic 7-6(6) 6-3 and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-3 7-6(4).
Reilly Opelka will take on Jiri Lehecka in the final on Sunday at 6:30 pm on PAT RAFTER ARENA. They have never competed against each other up to now in top events.
Reilly won 4 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Jiri Lehecka and Reilly Opelka have never fought against each other.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2025
At the moment ranked no.10, Dimitrov played his last match on the 4th of January when he had to retire when playing against Jiri Lehecka in the semifinal and the scoreline was 6-4 4-4 .
Currently, during this year Dimitrov has a 3-1 record. Grigor Dimitrov’s latest run in Brisbane was the best achievement of his season.
