Jiri Lehecka vs. Francesco Passaro Prediction: Expect Passaro to Put Up a Fight

On Tuesday, November 8, world number 74 Jiri Lehecka will face Francesco Passaro, who is rated 119th in the world, in the round robin stage of the 2022 ATP Next Gen Finals.

Lehecka will complete the season ranked 74th on the ATP rankings, having reached a season low of 143rd in the world as early as the second week of January. He had climbed to 59th place at one point in early August before settling 15 positions down.

That has helped the Czech 20-year-old to advance to the Next Gen Finals, with his performances on clay helping him get there.

Aside from his Challenger victory, Lehecka's finest result this season came as a qualifier at the Rotterdam Open earlier this season.

Wins against Denis Shapovalov, Botic van de Zandschulp, and fellow Next Gen Finals qualifier Lorenzo Musetti propelled him to the last four stage before succumbing to Stefanos Tsitsipas in a battle.

Without a question, Passaro has been one of the most improved players in the world.

The Italian started the 2021 season below the top 1000, after being outside the top 600 earlier this year. He will conclude the year on the verge of breaking into the top 100, thanks to his success on clay, much like his opponent today.

It's no surprise that Lehecka is the early favourite, with 1xbet providing 4/9 for his victory, but we feel Passaro has a chance to win at least a set here.

• Total Under 24 for 1.86
• Handiсap Francesco Passaro (+3) for 1.86
• W Jiri Lehecka And Total Sets < 4.5 – Yes for 1.84