Battling Lehecka sets up Antwerp final against Bautista Agut

Jiri Lehecka battled past Marcos Giron 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a European Open final against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, who earlier eased past Hugo Gaston in straight sets.

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Jiri Lehecka gives himself a shot at a 2nd career title in Antwerp, withstanding a 2nd set assault by Marcos Giron, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

With the win, Lehecka re-enters the top 30 and sets up a clash with unseeded Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut. pic.twitter.com/g9fOf4Wp6k — Tick Tock Tennis (@TickTockTennis) October 19, 2024

The Czech world number 33 needed nearly two hours to overcome his American opponent in Antwerp and reach his second tour final of the season, following his career-first victory in Adelaide at the start of the year.

Lehecka has enjoyed a fine week in Belgium, after knocking out former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals. Lehecka, 22, will face 36-year-old Bautista Agut in Sunday's final. The experienced Spaniard beat France's Gaston 6-3, 6-4 to book his spot in the 23rd final of his career.