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Lehecka Battles Back in Madrid Masters
26 Apr
Summary
- Jiri Lehecka overcame a dropped set in Madrid's Round of 32.
- Alex Michelsen won their only prior meeting at the Australian Open.
- Lehecka is favored due to a superior win rate and clay performance.

Jiri Lehecka, seeded 11th, advanced to the Round of 32 at the Madrid Masters on April 26, 2026, after a hard-fought three-set victory. He dropped the opening set to Alejandro Tabilo but managed to recover, showcasing resilience on the clay courts of Caja Mágica.
Lehecka's clay season had seen similar battles, including a three-set match in Monte-Carlo and a previous encounter with Tabilo. His prior tournament run ended in the Round of 16 against Alexander Bublik.
Alex Michelsen (33) has had a mixed start to the clay season. He secured a win against Jan-Lennard Struff in Madrid after earlier exits in Houston and the BMW Open. Their previous meeting at the Australian Open saw Michelsen emerge victorious, holding a 1-0 head-to-head advantage.
Despite the historical record, Jiri Lehecka is predicted to win this fixture. Michelsen's inconsistent clay performance and lower win ratio, contrasted with Lehecka's strong serving and overall 63.93% win rate, make the Czech player the favorite. Lehecka's best finish this season was a final appearance at the Miami Open.