Jiri Lehecka wins Brisbane title following Reilly Opelka retirement ...
4 days ago · Jiri Lehecka captured his second ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Brisbane International presented by Evie, where Reilly Opelka was forced to retire early in the first set due to a back injury.. Lehecka led 4-1 when the physically hampered Opelka was forced to stop. Opelka defeated Novak Djokovic en route to his first tour-level final since 2022 and the physical demands of his run caught up ...
Reilly Opelka Retires At Brisbane International Final - Sportscasting
4 days ago · As a result, Jiri Lehecka is the Brisbane International champion. He advanced to the Brisbane final after Grigor Dimitrov retired in their semifinal match with a groin injury. Jiri Lehecka wins the second title of his career (Adelaide 2024, Brisbane 2025) as Reilly Opelka retires after just 15 minutes (down 1-4) in the Brisbane final.
Reilly Opelka's injury heartbreak continues in Brisbane …
4 days ago · Jiří Lehečka won the Brisbane International after just 13 minutes of match play in the final, with giant American Reilly Opelka succumbing to a back injury.
Reilly Opelka Advances To Brisbane International Final
5 days ago · Reilly Opelka vs. Jiri Lehecka Brisbane International Final. Opelka will face Jiri Lehecka who won his semifinal match when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire due to injury. As with his previous opponents, Djokovic and Mpetshi Perricard, Opelka has never faced Lehecka. Lehecka is a 23-year-old rising star from the Czech Republic.
Reilly Opelka beats Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane | ATP …
5 days ago · In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, it was Reilly Opelka who came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Saturday at the Brisbane International presented by Evie. In an absorbing clash, 6’11” Opelka earned a 6-3, 7-6(4) win against 6’8” Mpetshi Perricard to reach his first ATP Tour final since 2022.
Reilly Opelka stuns “hero” Novak Djokovic at 2025 Brisbane ...
5 days ago · Reilly Opelka has kicked his injury comeback into high gear at the 2025 Brisbane International, scoring one of the most monumental victories of his career to defeat Novak Djokovic, 7-6 (6), 6-3.
Reilly Opelka stuns Novak Djokovic in giant-killing performance in Brisbane
5 days ago · Reilly Opelka has spent years out of the game through injury. (Getty Images: Chris Hyde)Djokovic did not play badly. Not by a long shot. Opelka just played better. "He's the greatest tennis player ...
Reilly Opelka upsets Novak Djokovic in Brisbane - ATP Tour
6 days ago · Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International presented by Evie, where he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.
Injured Reilly Opelka concedes Brisbane title to Jiri Lehecka
4 days ago · Jiri Lehecka claimed the Brisbane International men's title after Reilly Opelka retired with an injury while trailing 4-1 in the opening set. ... ESPN News Services. Jan 5, 2025, 07:43 AM ET.
Novak Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in …
5 days ago · BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. The 37-year-old Djokovic was playing his first tournament of the year. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is preparing for the Australian Open, which starts on Jan. 12 and which he has won 10 times.