Lehecka is clear: "The only one who can beat Sinner is Alcaraz"

Jiri Lehecka was just another spectator at Suzanne Lenglen. The Czech, like the audience present, was a luxury spectator at the exhibition given by Jannik Sinner. However, he was also the victim in a match in which at times the Italian threatened to win by a triple 6-0. He was up 6-0, 5-0, but ultimately won 6-0, 6-1, 6-2.

In fact, Lehecka stated in the press conference after the match that he was overwhelmed by the number one's game and that there was little he could have done better. Moreover, he was very clear when giving the name of the only player who, according to him, is capable of defeating Sinner in this Roland Garros: Carlos Alcaraz.

Defeated by Sinner

"You could tell we were playing on clay. But the main difference was in my game, not his. He played amazingly, he was the only dominator on court today, did everything right. I felt like I was playing against myself because he was a thousand times better in everything. I don't think he does things differently on clay. His game is very tough and dominant, and he wants to maintain that in every match he plays, regardless of the surface."

Conditions didn't matter

"The conditions were much different from my last match. It was unfortunate for me, but it wouldn't have changed much. Maybe I would have won a few more games, but that's it. Let's say these conditions, with somewhat heavy balls, took away my power and my slight service advantage. But Sinner didn't care at all, he was very focused, doing what he wanted."

Happy to win three games

"I thought I wouldn't win any games. Everyone saw what happened on the court today, I was happy to win one game because of how Sinner played today and how he was beating me in every aspect. Honestly, the three games I won today were a big success for me. That's the reality; I don't think I would have won by doing anything different. He just played an incredible match and kicked my butt. He's the world number one, if I had lost this match to another player, I would have been upset. Even his coach came after the match to tell me that Sinner had played a great match. But I'm happy to have reached the third round of Roland Garros and won two good matches previously."

Alcaraz, the only one who can challenge him

"Honestly, the only one who can beat Sinner is Alcaraz. He's a player who likes these conditions, knows how to move very well, lifts the ball with a lot of weight. He knows how to play at every moment, when to drop shots, when to come to the net. In fact, the only points I won today were when I came to the net, and this is something that Carlos does very well. Honestly, I think if Sinner maintains this level, it doesn't matter who he faces because he's serving very well, returning great, and dominating the whole match. But if I have to imagine someone who can beat him, that's Alcaraz, although it always depends on the conditions they play in," says a Lehecka who surrendered to the number one's 'masterclass' but warns that his kryptonite has a name and surname: Carlos Alcaraz.

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