Quick Info
| Profession | Professional tennis player |
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| Nationality | Czech |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Mlada Boleslav, Czechia |
Latest News about Jiri Lehecka
2026-04-06
Jiri Lehecka achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 13 on 6 April 2026, solidifying his position as the current No. 1 Czech player in men's singles and marking a significant milestone in his professional career.
2026-03-31
Lehecka reached the final of the 2026 Miami Open Masters 1000 event but finished as runner-up, demonstrating his continued rise among elite professional tennis players and his ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jiřà Lehečka is a Czech professional tennis player who has emerged as one of the leading figures in Czech men's tennis. He has won multiple ATP Tour singles titles and reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 13, becoming the current No. 1 Czech player in men's singles. Known for his fearless style combining agility, power, and poise, Lehečka has established himself as one of the most promising talents in contemporary professional tennis. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6-1 |
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| Weight | 179 lbs |
| Plays | Right-handed |
Personal Life
| Turned Pro | 2020 |
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| Nickname | Lehy |
Family
| Father | Jiri (former professional swimmer) |
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| Mother | Romana (former professional track-and-field athlete) |
| Sister | Veronika |
| Grandmother | Played tennis at national level |
Career
| Career‑High ATP Singles Ranking | No. 13 (6 April 2026) |
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| Career‑High ATP Doubles Ranking | No. 133 (27 October 2025) |
| ATP Singles Titles | 2 |
| ATP Doubles Titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam Highlights | Reached Masters 1000 final at the 2026 Miami Open (runner‑up) |
| Notable Titles |
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| Career Prize Money | $7,025,577 |
| Career Singles Win‑Loss | 118–86 |
| 2025 Singles Win‑Loss | 41–20 |
| Career-High ATP Singles Ranking | No. 13 (6 April 2026) |
| Career-High ATP Doubles Ranking | No. 133 (27 October 2025) |
| Career Singles Win-Loss | 118–86 |
| 2025 Singles Win-Loss | 41–20 |
| ATP Tour Breakthrough | Made ATP tour main draw debut at 2022 Rotterdam Open after coming through qualifying, where he reached the semifinals as the lowest-ranked semifinalist since 1995 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/atptour/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ATPTour/ | |
| https://twitter.com/ATPTour | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ATPTour |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing tennis with his mother and grandfather. | |
| 2. Left home at age 15 to train in Prostejov. | |
| 3. His grandmother, who played at national level, introduced his older sister to tennis, which inspired him to take up the sport. | |
| 4. Peaked at No. 10 in the ITF junior rankings and competed in five junior Grand Slam events between 2018 and 2019. | |
| 5. Nickname is 'Lehy'. | |
| 6. Ranked 621st in the world at the start of 2020 and climbed 480 positions to reach No. 141 by the end of 2021. | |
| 7. First Czech player to claim an ATP title since 2020 with his Adelaide victory in January 2024. | |
| 8. Defeated elite players including Andrey Rublev and Rafael Nadal at Masters 1000 events in 2024. |