Next victim...
Jiri Lehecka. Our two aliens never stop giving the impression that their opponents are playing 30/2, why should Jiri be an exception?
Indeed, I don't see why. Carlito is playing the most consistent tennis of his career. Against Arthur Rinderknech, the score may seem close, but the margin less so. As for Jiri, he showed intelligence against Mannarino, despite his level dropping in a set, as in his previous matches. We can say that Rinderknech's close score due to his quality of service and play in the short channel is good information to take for Jiri. It's true that the Czech serves well and has a powerful game, but it's a little less forward-looking than Arthur's, and I want to say "ok, so what?". He will surely hold his serve a little / a lot / passionately, but on important points and his return games, there is no contest. His mental management of Grand Slam matches is not yet flawless. He agreed to hold the rally against Manna, and wait for the best moment to attack. But this is only possible because you have very little risk of taking a winning shot from the Frenchman's baseline. So, I see you coming, you're going to tell me that he beat him this year in Doha. I'll answer rhetorically, that Goffin also beat him (for those who follow Goffin's results this season ;)). Anyway, I've looked everywhere, but I can't find anything...


