Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Next Generation ATP Finals
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THE FACTS
When is Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro on and what time does it start? Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro will take place on Tuesday 8th November, 2022 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro taking place? Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro will take place at the Allianz Cloud Arena in Milan, Italy
What surface is Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro being played on? Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro? Click here for the latest ticket information for Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro
What channel is Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro on in the UK? Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Jiri Lehecka vs Francesco Passaro live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
World number 74 Jiri Lehecka takes a 10-17 record into the Next Gen ATP Finals, with last season perhaps his more impressive breakthrough on tour, but the hardcourt conditions will suit the Czech’s game. 20-year-old Lehecka’s best campaign came early at the Rotterdam Open, where he took Stefanos Tsitsipas to three sets before eventually falling to defeat.
21-year-old Francesco Passaro is one of a few bright Italian lights coming through on tour and he will start in Milan at a career-high ATP world ranking of 119th. Passaro recently clamed the first tour-level victory of his career in Florence, where he beat Zhizhen Zhang in the first round, but he has enjoyed plenty of success at Challenger level and below this season
THE PREDICTION
A first meeting between these two players anywhere else on the tour would, at this moment in time, lean heavily in Jiri Lehecka’s favour but home advantage does level things up for Francesco Passaro. There is always one outsider who suddenly exceeds expectations and it is likely to be one of Passaro or late instalment Matteo Arnaldi that sneaks into the semi-finals at the cost of a more seasoned tour professional. Lehecka has failed to qualify for his last two tournaments but his last victory on tour did come against former world number three Grigor Dimitrov. Back the Czech to win at least a set for caution at this early stage.
