Lehecka Favored Over Bonzi in Australian Open Showdown

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jiri Lehecka and Benjamin Bonzi are set to clash in the third round of the Australian Open 2025 on Friday, with Lehecka emerging as the statistical favorite to advance. According to advanced simulations by Dimers, Lehecka holds a 69% chance of victory, while Bonzi trails with a 31% probability.

“We simulated Friday’s Lehecka-Bonzi match 10,000 times using the latest data,” said Greg Butyn, a data analyst at Dimers. “Our model predicts Lehecka has a 62% chance of winning the first set and a strong overall edge in the match.”

The match is scheduled to begin at 1:15 a.m. ET on Friday, with betting odds heavily favoring Lehecka. The moneyline odds stand at -357 for Lehecka and +275 for Bonzi, while first-set odds are -227 and +175, respectively.

Lehecka, ranked No. 64 globally, enters the match with momentum, while Bonzi, ranked No. 104, faces an uphill battle. Bonzi’s recent performance includes a loss to Antoine Escoffier in the US Open qualifiers last August, while Lehecka has shown consistent form in recent tournaments.

Dimers’ predictive model, which incorporates machine learning and extensive data analysis, has become a trusted resource for tennis enthusiasts and bettors alike. The platform covers over 22,000 events annually and boasts a user base exceeding 10 million.

For those looking to place bets, Dimers recommends focusing on the moneyline for this matchup. The platform also offers exclusive insights and predictions for every match throughout the year, available through its subscription service.

As the Australian Open progresses, all eyes will be on this high-stakes encounter, with Lehecka aiming to solidify his status as a rising star in the tennis world.