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Taylor Fritz vs. Jiri Lehecka Head-to-Head, Prediction, and Betting Odds for ATP National Bank Open 2025 Round of 16

Unfinished Business: Fritz, Lehecka Renew Rivalry After Two-Year Gap

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Second seed Taylor Fritz is set to take on 19th seed Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the National Bank Open in Toronto. Both players received first-round byes. Fritz then breezed past Roberto Carballes Baena and 27th seed Gabriel Diallo in straight sets, while Lehecka overcame Mackenzie McDonald and outlasted 15th seed Arthur Fils in three sets.

Fritz was ON FIRE tonight 🔥

Taylor delivers a dominant win to progress in Toronto.#NBO25 pic.twitter.com/C88OyAvgAj
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 2, 2025

Fritz is in the midst of a career-best season. His biggest moment came at Wimbledon, where he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal, losing only to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz. He’s also posted quarterfinal runs in Geneva, Washington, and Delray Beach. The American reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 and collected titles in Eastbourne and Stuttgart with statement wins over Jenson Brooksby and Alexander Zverev. Stat-wise, he has fired 526 aces, an 80% win rate on first-serve points, and a 44% break point conversion across 280 opportunities.

Lehecka has had a more turbulent year but is still dangerous. He lifted the Brisbane title (via a walkover of Reilly Opelka in the final), reached the final in London, and made the semifinals in Doha. The Czech’s serve remains a weapon with 310 aces, 75% first-serve points won, and a 45% break point conversion from 236 opportunities. But he didn’t have as brilliant a season as Fritz.

Comeback complete 🥶@jirilehecka goes one step further in the draw to seal his place in the fourth round. @NBOtoronto | #NBO25 pic.twitter.com/3fcEhWcouv
— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 1, 2025

Taylor Fritz vs. Jiri Lehecka Head-to-Head Record

Taylor Fritz holds a 3-0 lead over Jiri Lehecka in their head-to-head record, having won all their encounters back in 2023. The American came out on top at the United Cup, Monte Carlo, and the Cincinnati Masters. Now, two years later, the pair meet again, with Lehecka seeking not just a win but redemption.

Year	Event	Round	Winner	Score
2023	Cincinnati	Round of 64	Taylor Fritz	7-6(14), 6-2
2023	Monte Carlo	Round of 16	Taylor Fritz	4-6, 6-4, 6-1
2023	United Cup	Round Robin	Taylor Fritz	6-3, 6-4

Taylor Fritz vs. Jiri Lehecka Comparison

Taylor Fritz	Category	Jiri Lehecka
4	Current Ranking	27
316-203	Career W-L	103-81
32-13	YTD W-L	26-15
10	Career Titles	2
0	Grand Slams	0
2	YTD Titles	1

Taylor Fritz vs. Jiri Lehecka Prediction

With Fritz already holding a 3-0 H2H lead, plus two title runs this season, he enters this matchup with both form and history on his side and clearly holds the edge.

Taylor Fritz wins in straight sets over Gabriel Diallo

He takes it 6-4, 6-2 at the National Bank Open pic.twitter.com/36HszYdTnw
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 2, 2025

Prediction: Taylor Fritz in straight sets

Taylor Fritz vs. Jiri Lehecka ATP National Bank Open 2025 Betting Odds

Fritz enters as the favorite at 21/50, and rightfully so, given his recent Grand Slam run and superior numbers. Lehecka at 9/5 offers underdog value, but the odds reflect Fritz’s stronger chances.

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Taylor Fritz: 21/50

Jiri Lehecka: 9/5

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):

Total Sets Under 2.5: 3/5

Total Sets Over 2.5: 13/10

Total Games Under 20.5: 43/20

Total Games Over 20.5: 33/100

Fritz to win: Set 1 – 13/25

Lehecka to win: Set 1 – 6/4

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