Marin Cilic will take on Jiri Lehecka in the Round of 16 at the 2024 Belgrade Open on November 5. Cilic comes into the match with a ranking of No. 196, having recently lost to Kei Nishikori, while Lehecka, ranked No. 31, was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals of the China Open. Both players aim to advance in a hard court setup that sees Cilic holding a slight edge in service game performance. Fans can catch the action on the Tennis Channel via Fubo.

By the Numbers

• Cilic’s record on hard courts over the past year: 5-3 with one title.
• Lehecka’s hard court record: 19-14 with one title.

State of Play

• Cilic has won 81.6% of his service games and converted 53.5% of break points on hard courts.
• Lehecka has a service game win rate of 81.7% but only a 35.3% break point conversion rate this year.

What’s Next

Both players are looking to build momentum, with the potential for Cilic to spring an upset over a higher-ranked opponent in order to regain form in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The match is critical for Cilic to prove his competitiveness against higher-ranked players as both skaters seek to make a statement in the 2024 Belgrade Open.