Novak Djokovic is set to face off against Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open Men’s Singles on Saturday.
There were whispers of doubt surrounding Djokovic’s form heading into his third-round match, thanks to surprisingly ordinary showings against wild card Nishesh Basavareddy and qualifier Jaime Faria. Some even tipped Czech star Tomas Machac to pull off a shock upset. But the 10-time Aussie Open champ had other plans.
Despite battling some physical hiccups early in the second set, Djokovic kicked into gear, took advantage of an unusually flat opponent, and cruised to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win. Crisis averted.
Next up is Lehecka, who seems to save his best tennis for Melbourne Park. The Czech player’s track record Down Under outshines his results at other Grand Slams, boasting a solid 63% win rate heading into this year’s tournament—better than his numbers at Roland Garros (33%), Wimbledon (60%), and the US Open (40%).
Lehecka has upped the ante in 2025, racking up three wins and bumping his Aussie Open stats to an impressive 73% win rate. As the 24th seed, he’s dropped just one set across the first three rounds, but taking on a 10-time champ like Djokovic will be a whole different ball game.
Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Lehecka, including TV and streaming options for the match.
Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Lehecka: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Tennis Channel, ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Lehecka will air on the Tennis Channel and ESPN nationally. Tennis fans can also stream the match on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Lehecka start time
- Date: Sunday, January 19
- Time: 3:00 a.m. ET
Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Lehecka is scheduled to take place at 3:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, January 19. The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Lehecka Australian Open history
Here is how far Novak Djokovic and Jiri Lehecka have advanced each year at the Australian Open:
Novak Djokovic
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Semifinals | – |
| 2023 | Won | – |
| 2022 | Absent | – |
| 2021 | Won | – |
| 2020 | Won | – |
| 2019 | Won | – |
| 2018 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2017 | Second Round | – |
| 2016 | Won | – |
| 2015 | Won | – |
| 2014 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2013 | Won | – |
| 2012 | Won | – |
| 2011 | Won | – |
| 2010 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2009 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2008 | Won | – |
| 2007 | Fourth Round | First Round |
| 2006 | First Round | First Round |
| 2005 | First Round | – |
Jiri Lehecka
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Second Round | First Round |
| 2023 | Quarterfinal | Third Round |
| 2022 | First Round | – |
Australian Open 2025 schedule
The first round of matches at the Australian Open 2025 got underway on Sunday, January 12. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 26.
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, January 12 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Monday, January 13 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Tuesday, January 14 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Thursday, January 16 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Friday, January 17 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Saturday, January 18 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Sunday, January 19 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Monday, January 20 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Tuesday, January 21 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, January 22 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, January 23 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, January 24 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, January 25 | Women’s Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final |
| Sunday, January 26 | Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Singles Final |
