Jiri Lehechka is one of the opening acts of the ATP 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. Having knocked out Andrii Rublev in the 1/8 finals, the Czech got past another big favorite.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated by Jiri Lehechka in Indian Wells

If in the third round he eliminated Andrii Rublev after 6-4, 6-4, then Jirzhi Lehechka made another sacrifice.

The Czech defeated Stephanos Tsitsipas, the No. 11 favorite in Indian Wells on Tuesday, after just one hour and 18 minutes, 6-2, 6-4.

An interesting detail: both matches in which he eliminated Rublev and Tsitsipas were the same in time.

In the quarterfinals, Jiri Lehecka will meet the winner of the American Ben Shelton (16 ATP) and the Italian Yannick Sinner (3 ATP).

The BNP Paribas Open is an ATP 1000 tournament that takes place from March 6 to 17. The game is played on a hard surface and the total prize pool is $8,995,555. The titular champion is Carlos Alcaraz.

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ATP Indian Wells 2024 Final Odds

Ya. Legechka (32) vs. S. Tsitsipas (11) 6-2, 6-4

L. Nardi vs T. Paul (17)

K. Ruud (9) vs. G. Monfils

D. Medvedev (4) vs G. Dimitrov (13)

T. Fritz (12) vs. H. Run (7)

B. Shelton (16) vs. J. Sinner (3)

A. Zverev (6) vs A. De Minaur (10)

F. Marozsan vs. K. Alcaraz (2)