Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Roland Garros match.
Jiri Lehecka has previously beaten Alejandro Davidovich Fokina twice, yet neither of those encounters took place on clay. This time, the challenge is different, as the French Open demands a unique combination of endurance and tactical discipline—areas where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina holds a clear edge. Davidovich Fokina excels in protracted rallies and has the ability to outlast opponents over drawn-out exchanges, a trait that could prove decisive against a player who is less at ease on this surface.
Jiri Lehecka
Jiri Lehecka advanced past Jordan Thompson in straight sets in the opening round. However, Jordan Thompson is more comfortable on quicker courts and presents minimal threat on clay. Lehecka has struggled on the surface this season, losing four of his eight matches—all to top-100 opponents. His track record at Roland Garros also leaves much to be desired, having failed to move beyond the second round in both 2022 and 2023.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina dropped a set in his first-round match against Pablo Llamas Ruiz, but posted a 77% first-serve success rate and converted seven break points. In 2025, he won nine of his 14 matches on clay, consistently facing high-calibre opposition. At Monte Carlo, he reached the semi-finals with wins over Ben Shelton (No.13), Jack Draper (No.5), and Alexei Popyrin (No.25), before losing to Carlos Alcaraz (No.2), who eventually lifted the trophy.
Jiri Lehecka vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Prediction
Despite trailing 0:2 in their head-to-head, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina enters this match as the frontrunner owing to his superior clay-court form. His resilience in extended rallies is likely to wear Jiri Lehecka down over time.
