Alexander Bublik def. Jiri Lehecka 6-2, 7-5 — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 R16

Match recap

Alexander Bublik defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-2, 7-5 in the R16 of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026.

Alexander Bublik won 53% of his second-serve points to 29% for Jiri Lehecka, the gap that decided a 6-2, 7-5 win in Monte-Carlo. The single break in game six of the first set was all the cushion Bublik needed, and he steered the second on serve alone — no breaks, four aces, zero double faults. He's now 2-0 against Lehecka and books a first clay meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

Match stats

Jiri Lehecka: 7 aces, 26 winners, 78% first serves, 0 double faults. Alexander Bublik: 5 aces, 22 winners, 71% first serves, 1 double fault, 3/7 break points.

Profiles: Jiri Lehecka · Alexander Bublik — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026

Head-to-head

Jiri Lehecka and Alexander Bublik have met 2 times, with Alexander Bublik leading the head-to-head 2–0.

• Dubai Tennis Championships 2024 Quarterfinal — Alexander Bublik won 6-4, 4-1 (ret.)