Jiri Lehecka

Professional tennis player

Czech Mlada Boleslav, Czechia

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional tennis player
NationalityCzech
Date of Birth08/11/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceMlada 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

SummaryJiří 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.

Physical Stats & More

Height6-1
Weight179 lbs
PlaysRight-handed

Personal Life

Turned Pro2020
NicknameLehy

Family

FatherJiri (former professional swimmer)
MotherRomana (former professional track-and-field athlete)
SisterVeronika
GrandmotherPlayed tennis at national level

Career

Career‑High ATP Singles RankingNo. 13 (6 April 2026)
Career‑High ATP Doubles RankingNo. 133 (27 October 2025)
ATP Singles Titles2
ATP Doubles Titles0
Grand Slam HighlightsReached Masters 1000 final at the 2026 Miami Open (runner‑up)
Notable Titles
  • ATP Adelaide title (January 2024, maiden ATP crown)
  • Two ATP Challenger titles in 2021 (Tampere, Bucharest)
Career Prize Money$7,025,577
Career Singles Win‑Loss118–86
2025 Singles Win‑Loss41–20
Career-High ATP Singles RankingNo. 13 (6 April 2026)
Career-High ATP Doubles RankingNo. 133 (27 October 2025)
Career Singles Win-Loss118–86
2025 Singles Win-Loss41–20
ATP Tour BreakthroughMade 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

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.
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