2026 Australian Open: Lehecka vs. Gea – Match Prediction and Odds Preview
On Sunday, January 18, the Australian Open features an intriguing match between Jiri Lehecka and Arthur Gea. Lehecka, currently ranked No. 19 in the world, faces No. 198 Gea in the Round of 128. This match will be aired on ESPN+268.
Match Overview
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: January 18, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+268
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds and Predictions
In terms of betting odds, Jiri Lehecka is the favorite at -300, while Arthur Gea comes in at +225. According to the implied probability from the betting lines, Lehecka has a 75% chance of winning this match.
Odds Overview
| Player | Match Odds | Tournament Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jiri Lehecka | -300 | +20000 |
| Arthur Gea | +225 | +50000 |
Player Performance Statistics
- Jiri Lehecka:
- Record on hard courts (last 12 months): 19 wins, 15 losses.
- Service game win percentage: 82%.
- Return game win percentage: 20%.
- Break point conversion: 37.6% (67 out of 178).
- Arthur Gea:
- Record on hard courts (last 12 months): 5 wins, 1 loss.
- Service game win percentage: 79.7% (47 out of 59).
- Return game win percentage: 37.5% (18 out of 48).
- Break point conversion: 41% (16 out of 39).
In his last tournament, Lehecka faced No. 46-ranked Sebastian Korda and lost in the Round of 16. He retired during the match with a score of 3-6, 2-1. Gea’s last outing ended in the Round of 32 at the Open 13 Provence, where he was defeated by Hugo Grenier.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Jiri Lehecka and Arthur Gea promises excitement as the two players clash in a significant match at the Australian Open. With Lehecka as the favorite, fans can anticipate a competitive performance from both athletes.
