Jannik Sinner Dominates Jiri Lehecka, Advances to Face Andrey Rublev at French Open

Jannik Sinner displayed an exceptional performance at the French Open, defeating Jiri Lehecka with a score of 6-0, 6-1, 6-2. This victory propels him into a fourth-round match against Andrey Rublev, whom he leads in their head-to-head encounters. Sinner's impressive form and disciplined play have made him a strong contender for the title, aiming to become the first Italian man to win the French Open in the Open Era. His previous match saw him end Richard Gasquet's career, adding to the excitement surrounding his upcoming clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2025, 21:46 IST

Sinner's Impressive Performance

Jannik Sinner delivered an outstanding performance against Jiri Lehecka, securing a spot in the fourth round of the French Open. The top-seeded Italian showcased his skills with a commanding 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 victory, completing the match in just 94 minutes. His serve was particularly effective, allowing him to drop only nine points throughout the match.

"I was playing really, really well. Especially for two and a half sets, then he was serving very well, very brave. He made some good serve and volleys. But I'm very happy. Simone [Vagnozzi], my coach, had his birthday yesterday, and usually when he has his birthday, I don't play well. So this win is for him," Sinner remarked, as reported by ATP.

On a dreary day at Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Sinner's disciplined shot-making from the baseline was key to his control over the match. He recorded an impressive 30 winners while committing only nine unforced errors against the world number 34, Lehecka.

Upcoming Clash with Rublev

Sinner is set to face the formidable Andrey Rublev in a highly anticipated fourth-round match. The Italian leads their ATP Head2Head series 6-3. Rublev advanced to this stage after receiving a walkover when home favorite Arthur Fils withdrew due to injury.

Sinner is on track to become the first Italian man to win a singles title at the French Open in the Open Era, following in the footsteps of Adriano Panatta, who achieved this in 1976. In the previous round, Sinner ended Richard Gasquet's career with a decisive victory, winning 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in a match that lasted one hour and 58 minutes.