Jiri Lehecka wins Brisbane title following Reilly Opelka ... - ATP Tour
3 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 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 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.. The American played a near-perfect match to blast the Serbian off the court in front of a capacity crowd on Pat Rafter Arena. Opelka clubbed his forehand into the Djokovic backhand ...
ATP Brisbane: Reilly Opelka edges Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
4 days ago · World no. 293 Reilly Opelka is through to his seventh ATP final in Brisbane! Reilly met fellow giant server Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the semi-final and scored a 6-3, 7-6 victory in an hour ...
Reilly Opelka stuns Novak Djokovic in giant-killing performance …
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 ...
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.
Novak Djokovic beaten by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane as Aryna
5 days ago · Djokovic, chasing his 100th ATP title, went neck-and-neck with the American in the first set before Opelka eased to a 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory in one hour and 40 minutes.
Novak Djokovic suffers shock defeat to world No 293 Reilly Opelka …
5 days ago · Record 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic beaten in straight sets by world No 293 Reilly Opelka ahead of Australian Open which starts on January 12; Watch the United Cup, plus ATP and WTA ...
Returning Reilly Opelka makes recent ATP history win run to …
Jul 19, 2024 · Three wins in Newport in his first tournament since 2022 have vaulted the 6-foot-11 big man back into the conversation. From rehab buddies to Infosys Hall of Fame Open quarterfinalists.
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.