Coleman beats Lehecka in a comeback at the ATP 250 Mifel Open in Mexico, the 22-year-old Hong Kong No. 1 reversed a set and won two sets to one to reach the quarterfinals.
Coleman (黃澤林), ranked world No. 108 entering the tournament, fell behind after a 1:6 first set against top seed and world No. 12 Jiri Lehecka, but he rallied to win the next two sets and advance. According to ATP match statistics, the match lasted 1 hour 52 minutes.
Facing Lehecka, Coleman struggled with his unforced errors in the opening set and could not handle Lehecka’s strong first serve. He lost the first set 1:6, but did not panic and improved his serve percentage and consistency in the second set.
Coleman beats Lehecka, answers with stronger serve and resolve
In the second set Coleman raised his first-serve win rate to about 76 percent and broke Lehecka at a key moment to take the set 6:3. Match reports said Coleman reduced his unforced errors and began to dictate play with his serve and forehand.
In the deciding set Coleman took control early, breaking Lehecka after deuce in the opening game and holding serve the rest of the way to close out the set 6:4. He produced 16 aces in the match, and his final point was an ace down the T that ended the contest, according to ATP match statistics.
What the win means for Coleman and what comes next
The victory is the biggest of Coleman’s career by opponent ranking, surpassing his 2025 win over world No. 14 Ben Shelton, ATP records show. After the Mifel Open round of 16 win, Coleman moved to world No. 102 in the ATP live rankings, putting him one step from the top 100.
“I am very excited to play against the world’s top players,” Coleman said after the match. “I do not often get the chance to compete at big events. Winning matches at different levels today makes me proud of myself.”
Coleman will face American Jenson Brooksby in the quarterfinals, a player who reached the US Open round of 16 in 2021 as a wild card. Tournament organizers confirmed the quarterfinal schedule, and ATP match records list Brooksby as Coleman’s next opponent.
Coleman beats Lehecka again appears across headlines and social feeds in Hong Kong today, as the 22-year-old seeks to turn strong tour results into a top-100 ranking. The ATP live rankings and official match statistics will update after the quarterfinals.