Lehecka Jiri vs Samuel Toby preview
Jiri Lehecka faces Toby Samuel in the second round of the US Open on September 2, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. Lehecka enters this contest as the 18th seed at the tournament held at Flushing Meadows. His opponent, British qualifier Toby Samuel, reached this stage after securing a straight-sets victory over Tomas Machac in the opening round, winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.
This second-round encounter marks a significant milestone for Samuel, who recently broke into the world's top 100 rankings. The 23-year-old, nicknamed the "Winchester Rifle" for his powerful serve, has experienced a rapid ascent in the rankings, having been positioned at world No 1,871 in January 2025. Samuel’s form leading into this Grand Slam includes capturing five ATP Challenger titles and reaching his first ATP Tour semi-final at the Lexus Eastbourne Open in June. Conversely, Lehecka will look to leverage his experience as a seeded player to counter the momentum of the qualifier in this hard-court matchup.