Tennis-Czech Lehecka opens grass campaign with win in Stuttgart


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 10 Jun 2025

FILE PHOTO: May 31, 2025; Paris, FR; Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic celebrates winning a game during his match against Jannik Sinner of Italy on day seven at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo

(Reuters) -Rising Czech force Jiri Lehecka began his Wimbledon build-up in impressive fashion with a 6-4 6-4 defeat of Benjamin Bonzi in the opening round of the Stuttgart Open on Monday.

The eighth seed, whose last match on grass was in the Wimbledon fourth round in 2023, quickly got up to speed to overpower Bonzi, firing down 13 aces.

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