Australian Open > Novak Djokovic, on his opponent in the round of 16: “I'm sure he thinks he can beat me. This kind of match comes at the right time for him”

Opposed this Sunday to the Czech Jiri Lehecka, 29^e world player, for a place in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open (from 9 a.m.), Novak Djokovic was questioned about the profile of his opponent, who remains on eight consecutive victories.

“Lehecka won Brisbane and he is in very good form, winning his first three rounds here comfortably. It's another Czech player that I'm going to face and I think he has some similarities with Machac (his opponent in 3^e tower, editor’s note). The backhands of the Czech Tennis school are great. Such strong backhands. Lehecka is one of the most in‐form players on tour, and I think his serve is underrated. It is a formidable weapon. He wins a lot of free points with his first ball. The more matches you win, the more confidence you have in yourself, so I'm sure this kind of match comes at the right time for him. I'm sure he thinks he can beat me. It's going to be a big match, I'm looking forward to it. »

Published on Saturday January 18, 2025 at 7:03 p.m.