Czech participant Jiri Lehecka claimed the Brisbane Worldwide males’s title Sunday after American Reilly Opelka retired with an harm whereas trailing 4-1 within the opening set.
Opelka upset former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic within the quarterfinals however appeared to battle with a wrist challenge in his semifinal win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
The 6-foot-11 Opelka spent practically two years on the sideline attributable to wrist and hip points that wanted surgical procedure and returned to the elite circuit final season.
He had achieved a career-high rating of No. 17 in February 2022 previous to surgical procedure later that yr to take away a benign tumor in his. He entered the Brisbane occasion ranked No. 293.
Lehecka claimed his second profession ATP Tour title, alongside along with his Adelaide Worldwide win in January 2024.
The Australian Open begins Jan. 12.
Reuters and The Related Press contributed to this report.
