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Jiří Lehečka

Jiří Lehečka is a Czech professional tennis player born on 8 November 2001.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jiří Lehečka is a Czech professional tennis player born on 8 November 2001 in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. He turned professional in 2020 and has risen to a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 12, achieved on 25 May 2026. As of the source data, Lehečka is the top-ranked Czech singles player on the ATP Tour.

Early life and background

Jiří Lehečka was born in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, in 2001. He is right-handed and turned professional in 2020.

Professional career

Lehečka has ascended into the upper tier of the ATP rankings, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 12 in 2026. He has won two ATP Tour singles titles, with his first title coming in Adelaide in January 2024.

Grand Slam results

Lehečka has produced notable Grand Slam results in singles, including reaching the fourth round at the Wimbledon Championships in 2023 and 2026, and the quarter-finals at the US Open in 2025.

Doubles and junior career

In doubles, Lehečka has reached a career-high ranking of No. 133. As a junior, he won the 2019 Wimbledon boys' doubles title with Jonáš Forejtek.

Key facts

  • Czech professional tennis player with a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 12.
  • Turned professional in 2020 and became the first Czech singles player in the ATP rankings.
  • Won his first ATP Tour singles title in Adelaide in January 2024, and has two ATP Tour singles titles in total.
  • Reached the fourth round at Wimbledon (2023, 2026) and the quarter-finals at the US Open (2025).
  • Won the 2019 Wimbledon boys' doubles title and has a career-high doubles ranking of No. 133.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jiří Lehečka?
He is a Czech professional tennis player known for his rise into the ATP top 20 and a career-high singles ranking of world No. 12.
What is Jiří Lehečka's nationality?
He is Czech.
When was Jiří Lehečka born?
He was born on 8 November 2001.
How many ATP Tour singles titles has he won?
He has won two ATP Tour singles titles.
What is his best ATP singles ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 12, achieved on 25 May 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ji%C5%99%C3%AD_Lehe%C4%8Dka
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high ATP singles and doubles rankings, and status as Czech No. 1 singles player.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/3754/jiri-lehecka
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, handedness, turned pro date, ranking, career record, and career earnings.
  3. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/43155-j.lehecka
    Supports: Nationality, age, birthplace, height, and current ranking.
  4. Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ji%C5%99%C3%AD_Lehe%C4%8Dka
    Supports: Junior Wimbledon doubles title and ATP singles title count.
  5. Sofascore — https://www.sofascore.com/tennis/player/lehecka-jiri/254742
    Supports: Career-high singles ranking, current ranking, birthplace, handedness, and prize money.