ATP title in Brisbane, last Sunday, after his rival, Reilly Opelka, was forced to retire very early. It was a bitter end for one of the first finals of the year. The first set was 4-1 in favour of Lehecka when Opelka gave up due to back pain.

Jiri Lehecka claimed his second ATP Tour-level title on Sunday (January 5, 2025) at the Brisbane International, as Reilly Opelka was forced to retire early in the first set due to a back injury. Lehecka led 4-1 when the physically hampered Opelka was forced to stop.

Jiri Lehecka claimed the Brisbane International men's title after Reilly Opelka retired with an injury while trailing 4-1 in the opening set.

Czech tennis player Jiri Lehecka sealed his second ATP title on Sunday after Reilly Opelka was forced to retire in the first set of the Brisbane International final with a back injury. Lehecka led 4-1 when the physically hampered Opelka was forced to stop.

Reilly Opelka, who defeated Novak Djokovic in the Brisbane International quarters, was trailing 4-1 in the first set when he had to withdraw due to a back injury

Czech Jiri Lehecka has won the Brisbane International after feelgood story Reilly Opelka retired with a back complaint when trailing 4-1 in the final.

ATP Brisbane 250 final is set, with American Reilly Opelka taking on 23-year-old Czech Jiri Lehecka in an exciting clash of styles. Opelka’s powerful serves will test Lehecka’s aggressive game.