Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – AP
12:47 PM
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12:40 PM
WATCH Tsitsipas dangers default with offended response
At 12:27, I discussed how Tsitsipas simply missed a ball child when placing the ball in opposition to the again fence.
Watch under to see how shut he got here.
12:33 PM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-4 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Backhand into the web by Lehecka, 15-15. He hits again with an overhead winner, 30-15. Forehand from Lehecka goes lengthy, 30-30. Big level arising.
Tsitsipas cross court docket backhand winner, match level. Lehecka backhand into the web. GAME SET MATCH TSITSIPAS
Tsitsipas is thru to the final 4.
12:30 PM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-4 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Three errors by Lehecka and an ace from Tsitsipas permits him to carry serve simply. Lehecka will serve subsequent to remain within the match.
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – AP
12:27 PM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 7-6 (2), 4-4 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Lehecka double fault, 0-30. Another serve and volley winner by the Czech, 15-30. Then a crushing forehand winner down the road, 30-30. Tsitsipas might’ve hit the ball child there when whacking the ball on the again fence.
Lehecka overhead winner, 40-30. Lehecka ace to carry. Lehecka will get himself out of bother.
12:21 PM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (2), 4-3 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Dipping return by Lehecka means Tsitsipas has a tricky half volley, the ball sits up properly and Lehecka finishes the purpose with a forehand winner, 0-30.
Tsitsipas double fault, 0-40. Tsitsipas saves the primary break level. Then the second with a forehand winner, 40-30. Huge response from Tsitsipas as an ace down the T makes it deuce.
Massive hitting by Lehecka as he tries to interrupt Tsitsipas down, he approaches the web however nets a volley, advert Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas mis-hits a backhand broad. Tsitsipas forehand winner earns him the sport.
Eight break factors have come and gone for Lehecka on this match.
12:15 PM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 7-6 (2), 3-3 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Frustration for Tsitsipas after a few avoidable errors. An ace by Lehecka permits him to carry to fifteen.
Story continues
12:11 PM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (2), 3-2 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
The video games are whistling by at this stage of the match. The returners are struggling for the time being.
Tsitsipas holds to like.
12:10 PM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 7-6 (2), 2-2 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Lehecka is matching Tsitsipas stride for stride. No breaks of serve because the second sport of the match.
Lehecka holds to like with a backhand winner.
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – REUTERS
12:07 PM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (2), 2-1 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Tsitsipas has been imperious on serve immediately. Six aces, 68 per cent of first serves in, 82 per cent of factors gained on his first serve and 58 per cent of factors gained on his second serve.
He holds to fifteen.
12:01 PM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 7-6 (2), 1-1 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Danger indicators for Lehecka as he sends a backhand lengthy, 30-30. But he stays cool in opposition to a dipping Tsitsipas backhand and finishes with a drop volley winner, 40-30.
And he holds with an ace.
11:57 AM
Third set: Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (2), 1-0 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Five winners and 0 unforced errors from Tsitsipas to win the second set tie-break. Really spectacular tennis.
He holds right here to fifteen to keep up his momentum.
11:54 AM
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11:53 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (2) Lehecka – TIEBREAK
Tsitsipas forehand winner, 6-1. Tsitsipas nets a backhand return, 6-2.
Too good from Tsitsipas as he blasts a cross court docket forehand winner previous Lehecka, 7-2.
11:50 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-6 Lehecka – TIEBREAK
14 shot rally and Lehecka is the primary to interrupt, sending a backhand lengthy, 1-0. Brilliant 152km/h forehand winner by Tsitsipas, 2-0. 196km/h Tsitsipas ace, 3-0.
Attacking tennis by Tsitsipas to get Lehecka on the again foot and the Greek finishes the rally with an overhead winner, 4-0. 196km/h Lehecka ace, 4-1. Wide Tsitsipas serve is unreturned, 5-1.
11:46 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-6 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Tsitsipas eases to 40-0 and on the point of a tiebreak. He then misses a forehand down the road, 40-15.
But he will get the job executed when Lehecka nets a defensive backhand.
TIEBREAK TIME!
11:42 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 5-6 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Lehecka books himself no less than a tiebreak after a love maintain. Really spectacular serving from the Czech.
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – AFP
11:40 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 5-5 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Tsitsipas begins the sport with a mistaken footing forehand winner. But he shanks a forehand excessive and lengthy to let Lehecka into the sport, 30-15.
Poor backhand into the web by Tsitsipas, 30-30. Tsitsipas responds with an ace, 40-30 and holds serve when Lehecka makes a forehand error.
11:36 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 4-5 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
This is one of the best degree of Lehecka to this point. He races to 40-0 and holds to fifteen when Tsitsipas sends a forehand lengthy.
Tsitsipas will serve subsequent to remain within the set.
11:31 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 4-4 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Tsitsipas closes the web nicely and finishes expertly with a volley winner, 30-0. Lehecka hits again with a backhand winner down the road.
But Tsitsipas then hits his third ace of the match, 40-15. And he holds to 30 when Lehecka nets a forehand return.
11:27 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 3-4 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Lehecka double fault, 15-15. Explosive ball placing from Lehecka permits the Czech to return by way of one other service sport.
11:23 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 3-3 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
After the struggling of the earlier service sport, Tsitsipas will be pleased about the routine love maintain on this sport.
Approaching the enterprise finish of the web now…
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – REUTERS
11:20 AM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 2-3 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Solid on the web by Lehecka once more as Tsitsipas goes at him with a backhand move, 15-15. Lehecka double fault, 30-30.
He responds with an ace, simply his second of the match, 40-30. Lehecka holds when Tsitsipas’ return is lengthy.
11:17 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 2-2 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Excellent begin by Lehecka as he fires a forehand return for a winner previous Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas hits again with a forehand winner of his personal, 15-15.
Tsitsipas backhand into the web, 15-30. Lehecka on the assault with a collection of forehands, he will get a brief ball and whips a cross court docket backhand that hardly catches the facet, two break factors.
Tsitsipas saves the primary break level with a giant first serve. And the second when Lehecka goes after a Tsitsipas second serve and sends a forehand return lengthy.
Lehecka earns one other likelihood when he takes the rally to Tsitsipas and the Greek’s defensive lob goes lengthy. Lehecka forehand down the road hits the web wire however the ball drops on his facet of the court docket.
Tsitsipas shanks a forehand broad and excessive, fourth break level. Lehecka nets a backhand return, deuce.
More aggressive tennis by Lehecka, taking it to Tsitsipas and ending with a forehand winner, fifth break level. Another poor return from Lehecka.
Lehecka makes one other return error and Tsitsipas comes by way of that main scare.
11:05 AM
Tsitsipas* 6-3, 1-2 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Double fault by Lehecka, 15-15. He responds with a cautious forehand into the nook which spins away for a winner, 30-15.
Another strategy into the web by Lehecka ends in a volley winner, 40-30. He may be very comfy on the web, seems to be like a pure.
Lehecka forehand winner, deuce. And he comes by way of that take a look at when Tsitsipas places a forehand lengthy.
11:01 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3, 1-1 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Lehecka reads a Tsitsipas serve down the T and whips a forehand return winner down the road.
‘Poor shot by Tsitsipas’ says Tim Henman after the Greek sends a forehand broad. But Tsitsipas responds with a forehand winner, 30-30.
Lehecka backhand into the web, 40-30. Tsitsipas retains his head after some huge hitting from Lehecka and finishes the purpose with a backhand volley winner.
10:57 AM
Second set: Tsitsipas* 6-3, 0-1 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Lehecka races to 40-0 however Tsitsipas pegs him again to 40-30 after two forehand winners.
But Lehecka responds with a forehand winner of his personal to take the sport.
10:56 AM
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10:53 AM
Tsitsipas 6-3 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Ace by Tsitsipas to open the sport. Lehecka then sends a forehand return lengthy, 30-0.
First double fault of the match by Tsitsipas, 30-15. Lehecka backhand lengthy, two set factors.
Tsitsipas takes it on the primary with a giant first serve down the T. Impressive stuff by Tsitsipas.
10:51 AM
Tsitsipas* 5-3 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Couple of untamed returns by Tsitsipas offers Lehecka an early lead on this sport. Tsitsipas and Lehecka go toe-to-toe in a forehand rally however the latter breaks down first sending the ball into the web, 30-30.
Lehecka will get the service maintain when Tsitsipas places a forehand down the road lengthy. The Greek will serve for the set subsequent.
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – AP
10:46 AM
Tsitsipas 5-2 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
197km/h ace from Tsitsipas, 30-15. He’s gained 79 per cent of factors on serve.
Good physique serve by Tsitsipas places Lehecka in a tough spot, the Greek comes ahead and finishes with a volley winner.
Tsitsipas strikes to inside a sport of the set when Lehecka places a forehand return broad.
10:43 AM
Tsitsipas* 4-2 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Lehecka’s flip to carry to like on serve. The younger Czech seems to have settled down now.
10:40 AM
Tsitsipas 4-1 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Really spectacular serving from Tsitsipas. He’s making loads of first serves, discovering his spots and gaining fast factors.
He finishes this sport with some serve and volley, giving Lehecka no likelihood.
10:36 AM
Tsitsipas* 3-1 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Too many errors from the baseline early on for Lehecka which is making life robust for him.
But he has been very safe on the web. He hits one other beautiful volley on the web, 30-15. Lehecka lastly will get on the scoreboard when Tsitsipas sends a forehand return broad.
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – AP
10:32 AM
Tsitsipas 3-0 Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Perfect service sport by Tsitsipas. He finds 4 first serves and holds to like in lower than 90 seconds to consolidate the break.
10:31 AM
Tsitsipas* 2-0 Lehecka (*denotes first server)
Tsitsipas happening the assault in Lehecka’s opening service sport. But an unforced error together with his return off a second serve makes it 30-30.
Tsitsipas sliced a defensive backhand into the web after a cautious strategy from Lehecka, 40-30. Back-to-back backhand errors by Lehecka offers Tsitsipas a break level.
Serve and volley from Lehecka and he finishes with a deft backhand volley winner. Lehecka forehand error, second break level.
Ace by Lehecka. Another forehand error by Lehecka, third break level. Tsitsipas forehand broad, deuce. That was a foul miss. A fourth break level for Tsitsipas comes and goes.
Lehecka is struggling to get out of this sport and eventually on the fifth time of asking Tsitsipas makes the breakthrough. Lehecka assaults the web once more however Tsitsipas reaches the ball and places a lob which Lehecka reaches however sens his backhand overhead broad.
Tsitsipas breaks.
10:20 AM
First set: Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-0 Jiri Lehecka* (*denotes first server)
Well performed Lehecka. These early phases are vital and he exhibits some good really feel to carry a lob over Tsitsipas’ head, 40-30.
The sport goes to deuce when Tsitsipas nets a tame backhand into the web.
But Tsitsipas survives that slight scare to carry when Lehecka places a forehand into the tramlines.
10:15 AM
We are about to seek out out!
Tsitsipas has gained all 5 of his earlier Grand Slam quarterfinal matches. Will Lehecka be the one to finish that streak?
10:12 AM
Here we go!
The two gamers enter Rod Laver Arena with Tsitsipas most likely getting the larger cheer.
10:02 AM
Elsewhere in Melbourne…
It is the ninth time Victoria Azarenka has reached a Grand Slam semi-final and the primary time she has executed so on the Australian Open since 2013
09:57 AM
Who is Jiri Lehecka?
The unseeded 21-year-old made his predominant draw debut in all 4 majors final 12 months and misplaced within the first spherical
He is at present ranked 71st on this planet
His father Jiri was an expert swimmer and his mom Romana an expert track-and-field athlete
He broke into the highest 100 final February
He was crushed within the Next Gen ATP Finals in November
Australian Open 2023 dwell: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jiri Lehecka rating and newest updates – SHUTTERSTOCK
09:46 AM
Aiming for the ultimate 4
Good morning and welcome to protection of the second males’s quarter-final of the Australian Open between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jiri Lehecka.
Tsitsipas begins the match as favorite as he continues his bid to win the primary grand slam of his profession. The Greek star wanted 5 units to beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner on Sunday and is now aiming to achieve the final 4 in Melbourne for the fourth time.
Lehecka has loved a event to recollect, knocking out seeds Borna Coric, Cameron Norrie and Felix Auger-Aliassime to achieve the quarter-finals of a serious for the primary time.
The two gamers have met simply as soon as earlier than, in Rotterdam final 12 months with Tsitsipas coming by way of in three units.
And Lehecka says he’s determined to get one over the three seed.
“I’ll go for that revenge, for certain. I do know that he’ll keep in mind how we performed final 12 months in Rotterdam. One set I used to be the higher participant on the court docket,” he mentioned. “Then he overtook the match. But I feel that he’ll keep in mind, and he’ll know what my strengths are. He will really feel that I can get him underneath the stress. At the identical time I do know that he is a terrific participant. I imply, he is No. 4 on this planet. Anyway, I imply, if you’re in prime 10, then you could present some extraordinary tennis.
“I understand how to play in opposition to him. Of course, the match final 12 months from Rotterdam semifinal will assist me loads, easy methods to think about some issues, the way it went over there, easy methods to put together for this subsequent matchup.”
The winner of this match will play Karen Khachanov within the semi-finals later this week. The 26-year-old reached the final 4 when his opponent Sebastian Korda retired with a wrist damage whereas trailing 7-6(5) 6-3 3-0.
