Jiri Lehecka, the Czech tennis star, advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026, where he will face Alexander Zverev. His girlfriend, Lucka Neumannova, has been a constant presence in his corner, and she broke down in tears during his Queen's Club final in 2025.
Who Is Lucka Neumannova?
Neumannova, 23, is an athlete specializing in the 400m and 800m. She switched from tennis to athletics in her teens and represents the Czech Republic, following in the footsteps of her mother, Katerina Neumannova. Katerina is a former Olympian who won gold in cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics and also competed in mountain biking at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Emotional Reaction at Queen's
During the 2025 Queen's Club final, where Lehecka defeated home favorite Jack Draper, Neumannova was seen crying in the stands. Lehecka acknowledged the emotional victory, saying, "You don't beat a player like Jack every day. I want to say thanks to [the crowd] for making it fair. I know your favourite didn't win today, but I really appreciate you being fair and clapping when I hit a few good [shots]."
Wimbledon Run and Birthday Celebration
Neumannova celebrated her 23rd birthday during Wimbledon 2026, on the day Lehecka beat Alex Molcan in straight sets in the second round. She posted on Instagram, calling it "the best birthday gift." Lehecka, seeded 13th, has already matched his best Wimbledon performance by reaching the fourth round, after defeating Alexei Popyrin, Alex Molcan, and Jaume Munar.
Underdog Against Zverev
Lehecka will face world No. 3 Alexander Zverev on Centre Court as an underdog. Victory would match his best Grand Slam run; he previously reached the quarter-finals at the Australian Open and US Open. His US Open run was notable as an unseeded player, overcoming three seeds—Borna Coric, Cam Norrie, and Felix Auger-Aliassime—before losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
