Lehecka explains what makes Alcaraz so special: "That is his best weapon"

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Jiri Lehecka didn't have a good Wimbledon, but in this US Open 2025, he has already reached the quarterfinals and will try to surprise against none other than Carlos Alcaraz, who is playing spectacular tennis and is not backing down from any of his opponents so far. The Czech already knows what it takes to defeat the player from Murcia, but to repeat the feat, he must give his best and hope that Alcaraz does not have his best day at Flushing Meadows.

Now a virtual top 15 player in the world, Jiri Lehecka can say that he has done his homework in this US Open 2025. Nevertheless, he is ambitious and promises to put on a great show to challenge the current title favorite alongside Jannik Sinner in New York. Lehecka knows how to play great tennis, even if he is not showing consistency in many tournaments. He attended a press conference to assess his chances against Carlos Alcaraz.

- The secret to beating Carlos Alcaraz

"Against an opponent like Carlos, you must bring your tennis to the highest possible level. It's not about playing a specific shot all the time, because he knows how to react, that's his best weapon. He knows how to react when the other player is performing well and when they are trying to play in different ways. You need to give your best and stay focused throughout the match; I will try to do that and play my game. Let's see how it goes."

"Playing against Alcaraz is one of the biggest challenges in tennis. He is a great player and has made significant progress in recent years. He has already won this tournament and knows how to play it. I am thrilled to face him, and the matches we have shared this year have been intense. I will try to showcase my skills, and we have never played together in a Grand Slam; I hope it will be a great match."

- His evolution as a player

"I have progressed a lot in these years since I joined the circuit. Since reaching the quarterfinals in the 2023 Australian Open, I have worked hard and improved in many aspects to get back to where I am today. I have put in a lot of effort in training, and that is something very important. I have grown as a person and am more mature now. Tennis is not everything, and that is something you realize with experience."

"Honestly, for me, it was a turning point when I injured my back. I was worried because I couldn't play, and seeing very sick children in the hospital made me reflect. Now I love playing, but I don't put more pressure on myself than usual, and everything is different for me now."

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