The US Open 2025 quarter final brings an exciting showdown as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces Czech star Jiri Lehecka at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Both players have met three times before, with Alcaraz leading the head-to-head by two wins to one. However, Lehecka has already proven capable of troubling the Spaniard and will be eager to even the score in this crucial match.
Alcaraz vs Lehecka rivalry so far
Their first meeting came at the 2023 Queen’s Club Championship, where Alcaraz dominated with a straight sets victory 6-2 6-3. But in February 2025 at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, Jiri Lehecka stunned the world by defeating Alcaraz 6-3 3-6 6-4, marking a career highlight for the Czech player.
Months later, the pair met again at the 2025 Queen’s Club final. In a thrilling three-set battle, Alcaraz secured the win 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 on the Andy Murray Arena, reaffirming his dominance but also showing Lehecka’s resilience and ability to push him hard.
What’s at stake in the US Open 2025
If Jiri Lehecka wins today, he will tie their rivalry at 2-2 and achieve one of his biggest victories on the Grand Slam stage. However, Carlos Alcaraz enters the match as a five-time Grand Slam champion with 267 career wins and only 62 losses, making him the clear favorite.
Alcaraz himself admitted that facing Lehecka is always a challenge. He praised the Czech’s powerful serve and strong groundstrokes, saying he “struggles every time” against him. This makes their US Open quarter final 2025 one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
Prediction
While Lehecka has the tools to trouble the Spaniard, Alcaraz’s experience, court IQ, and big match temperament give him the upper hand. Fans can expect an intense contest, but Alcaraz is likely to advance unless Lehecka delivers the performance of his career.