In a significant match at the Madrid Open, Czech tennis player Jiri Lehecka defeated Rafael Nadal. Lehecka, the No.30 seed, showcased a strong performance, taking the first set 7-5 and leading 4-2 in the ongoing second set. Earlier in the tournament, Lehecka had beaten Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 7-6(7) to reach the last 16, where he faced Nadal. Nadal, on the other hand, had a challenging match against Cachin, winning 6-1, 6-7(6), 6-3 to set up the clash with Lehecka.
Jiri Lehecka to serve for the victory over #Nadal at midnight in Madrid #getty https://t.co/26hlf6WqlX
Lehecka 7-5, 4-2 https://t.co/Sxd9vJ1vVp
Fourteen of the last 15 points for Lehecka who goes up a break in the second set on #Nadal Lehecka can hurt you a whole lot of different ways #getty https://t.co/0TnjMqauNs
From 5-all and deuce, Jiri Lehecka wins the next TEN POINTS to take the opening set 7-5 against #Nadal in the #MadridOpen Quite a clean set from #Nadal: only 8 unforced errors. But quality of Lehecka first serve and net play make the difference Nadal up against it now #atp https://t.co/YmWU1UrWQh
Lehecka takes the first set against Nadal! 🇨🇿 https://t.co/E5L5kIBLow
Out in front 🏎 Jiri Lehecka serves out the first set 7-5 over Rafael Nadal. #MMOpen https://t.co/evvjaZGq2S
Jiri Lehecka leads Rafa Nadal 7-5 in Madrid. Played a very, very good set. Won the last 10 (!) points. First time this week Rafa drops the first set. Won’t be easy to comeback from this one… https://t.co/02QnvICj1T
Watch Nadal vs. Lehecka live from Madrid ⤵️⤵️⤵️ https://t.co/5EmSQEKnZH
Simply iconic 🇪🇸🏃♂️ @RafaelNadal is revving up to take on Czech youngster @jirilehecka @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPEN https://t.co/4O1s0nvoxu
Rafa under the lights ✨ @RafaelNadal meets No.30 seed Lehecka for a place in the Madrid quarter-finals —>> https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX https://t.co/1SBBx9OeOw
Rafael Nadal takes to the court against Jiri Lehecka for a spot in the quarterfinals ⚔️ Stream live NOW —> https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 #MMOpen https://t.co/OKqfZOlV1W
It's 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 time 🕘 Your evening sorted as Rafael Nadal faces Jiri Lehecka in Madrid! ✅ https://t.co/L6SUAF2BHg
It’s Rafa time again. His latest ever start at the Caja Magica. Faces Jiri Lehecka for a place in the QFs. https://t.co/9sj23058At
Alcaraz squeaks past Struff to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals; Swiatek advances to semis https://t.co/oBrCrPC66C https://t.co/EqPDUQd6Lf
Tuesday's Center Court order of play in Madrid Begins at 11 am local time #Nadal and Lehecka last on, likely around 930/10 pm in #Madrid https://t.co/lbJuVQqsxI
Tuesday's Center Court order of play in Madrid Begins at 11 am local time #Nadal and Lehecka last on, likely around 9 pm in #Madrid https://t.co/NBYTcWN8DA
Nadal Powers Past Cachin In 3, No Rest With Lehecka 4R Tues At Madrid Masters; Alcaraz v Struff https://t.co/DDUmDFXOGU
Rafa #Nadal eyes 10th Madrid Open quarter-final, with a 59-14 record. Next up: Jiri Lehecka. The Czech got jokes! 😄 Check out the match time! 🎾 https://t.co/LOaLpGLEkk
Battling Nadal beats Cachin to reach Madrid Open fourth round https://t.co/VJYUPVSkXD https://t.co/3dM5nnSNc5
Nadal Reaches Madrid Open Fourth Round. https://t.co/lohRTYmmzC
Nadal tested in three-hour win over Cachin at Madrid Open; Swiatek reaches women’s quarters https://t.co/93cZhWQn1j https://t.co/4v73twLTis
Rafael Nadal prevails after a 3 hours and 4 minutes fight. He faces Jiri Lehecka for a place in the quarter-finals in Madrid ⚡︎ 🐂 https://t.co/nqQFNwbSl1
Some warm words at the net between Cachin and Nadal, who gave the Argentine one of the shirts he wore during the match. Nadal comes through 6-1, 6-7(6), 6-3 to set up a Madrid fourth-round meeting with No.30 seed Jiri Lehecka. https://t.co/iMwsG7hA3E
He is INEVITABLE! 🔥 Rafael Nadal is THROUGH to the last-16 of the Madrid Open! 🇪🇸💪 https://t.co/zFNtq8Oaf0
Jiri rolls on 🇨🇿 24 winners flying from @jirilehecka sees the Czech navigate past Monteiro 6-4, 7-6(7) @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPEN https://t.co/Myrg2z52u1
Locked in 🔒 Jiri Lehecka closes out a tight second set to defeat Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 7-6(7). He faces the winner of Nadal vs. Cachin next. #MMOpen https://t.co/Obk2feVOqy
Jiri makes his move 🇨🇿 No.30 seed @jirilehecka stops in-form Monteiro 6-4 7-6(7) to reach the R16 in Madrid! #MMOpen https://t.co/14sZabswxR
Jiri Lehecka ends Thiago Monteiro’s great run in Madrid, beating the Brazilian qualifier 6-4, 7-6(7) to reach the last 16. Awaits Nadal or Cachin. https://t.co/3cokqXdq26
Lehecka 6-4 on Monteiro. Serving great.