Jiri Lehecka – Rafael Jodar

Recent form

Third round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, on outdoor hard courts in Shanghai. Lehecka, the 22nd seed, had just reached a final in Tokyo, losing to Carlos Alcaraz on October 6 (7-6(4), 6-4), before defeating Nuno Borges on October 10 (6-3, 3-6, 6-3).

Jodar, the 12th seed, came from behind to defeat Thiago Tirante on October 10 (4-6, 6-2, 6-3), after winning 93% of points behind his first serve in the second set and saving all six break points in the third. His recent run includes a title in Marrakech and a quarterfinal at Roland-Garros, but also first-round exits at the US Open and in Tokyo.

Recent opposition has therefore been strong for both players, with no directly documented season-long statistical comparison on hard courts.

Head-to-head

The last documented encounter took place in Montreal on August 9, 2026: Jodar defeated Lehecka 6-3, 6-3. Jodar had dominated the baseline exchanges, targeted Lehecka’s backhand, and won 86% of points on first serve.

This precedent provides a favorable tactical blueprint for Jodar, but it remains unique and was contested under different conditions and at a different time; it does not guarantee the same balance of power will be repeated in Shanghai.

Line-up and availability

Men’s singles: Jiri Lehecka versus Rafael Jodar. The official schedule places them in the third round, on Grandstand 2, after Tien–Ruud.

Both participants are entered in the draw, but a withdrawal before the start remained possible. The actual start time is to be confirmed, as it depends on the duration of the preceding match.

Market reading

Selection: Jiri Lehecka (Moneyline). Estimated probability: 55.1%, based on market odds. Odds 1.78. No bet: this probability is not sufficient to justify a wager at these odds.