Two mouthwatering matches make up the semifinals at the ATP 250 in Adelaide with four youngsters vying for a place in the final of the four-year-old event. Only Sebastian Korda has had the experience of gracing a final here. Who will seize the opportunity this time?<\/p>\n
Head\u2013to\u2013Head: <\/strong>Korda 0-1 Lehecka<\/p>\n Sebastian Korda has not yet arrived at optimum level but he\u2019s managed to grind out results this year. Despite suffering a loss in a winnable match against Yannick Hanfman at the beginning of the year, he was able to gather himself at the crucial times to edge out straight-set victories against Lorenzo Sonego and Christopher O\u2019Connell. It is noteworthy to mention that the American has reached at least the semi-finals of 5 of the last 8 events he\u2019s participated.<\/p>\n Jiri Lehecka navigated a tricky match in the quarterfinals by easily rebuffing Nicolas Jarry\u2019s big serve on his way to a rather comfortable win. The Czech youngster converted 3 out of 7 break points created and is on the brink of his second tour final.<\/p>\n Both players are confident and motivated going into this match and while Sebastian Korda is the favorite, I feel Jiri Lehecka is more motivated to break his disastrous semi-final jinx and make it to another final.
\nPrediction: Lehecka in 3<\/em><\/p>\n