Jiri Lehecka vs Sebastian Korda Prediction & Picks - ATP Monte Carlo Masters

Prediction published on 4/7/25, 3:59 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 4/7/25 at 4:01 AM in ATP Monte Carlo Masters Picks

The first round of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 on Monday features a duel between Czech Jiri Lehecka and American Sebastian Korda.

After a very good start to the season, marked by a win in Brisbane and a round-of-16 victory in Australia, Jiri Lehecka has been marking time in recent weeks. Over the past month, the light has gone out from the Czech, who has lost his last 3 matches at tournaments in Dubai, the Paribas Open, and Miami. A string of disappointing results, despite quality performances against Cameron Norrie and Gaël Monfils. With a slight loss of confidence, Jiri Lehecka will need to rediscover his solidity this Monday when he takes on Sebastian Korda in Monte Carlo.

The American, who hasn't been much in evidence on the circuit this early in the season, is nonetheless coming off a fine tournament in Miami, where the world No. 25 reached the quarter-finals. Always at ease when the surface speeds up thanks to his attacking game, Sebastian Korda will nevertheless have to do his utmost on a surface that won't give him an advantage. With few outstanding results in recent years on clay, the American will have to offer his best and be aggressive to prevent Jiri Lehecka from taking control of operations.