Djokovic vs Opelka, Dimitrov and Lehecka In Action | Brisbane 2025 Highlights Day 6

Small chance given to Djokovic. He's got that reach in his favor. He was biding his time at the baseline. Waiting for his chance at the forehand. Good use of the left arm there from Opelka. Longest game of the match so far. Look at that work from Opelka. But he was made to run around by Djokovic. I thought he was going to miss that forehand inside up but it just caught a little bit of the line. Too good on that pressure point. How big of a chance was that, Miles? He chose to take a lot off on the serve. Couldn't get the width I think he was looking for Djokovic. First set to Opelka. Erased. This is incredible stuff from Opelka. They traded balls on the line. And then Opelka does that. He's missed it. Went with the space. Simply a stunning performance. That was from Riley Opelka. She's got better and better. That is very well watched. Well done. That was a slower serve there. Sick. Handing that break there, feeling the pressure. And it is Petr Perikar who takes the first set. 7-5. Gets it spot on. A few lobs that have gone long. Good straight line speed there. We can do that. Dropped in. There's a space there. Saved again. And that'll do it. The action, the relief there from Petr Perikar. Strong return from Dimitrov. Didn't catch it cleanly, but he'll sure take it. Oh, leaned into it. Can't stop that. Seems to be so sore. Do I read that rightly? What is painful is the score line in this first set. It's really sharp of Dimitrov. It's an early return again from Thompson. But he's in position, he's hunting for the forehand. First is taken. Very big on the backhand, Thompson. We'll wait to see. The physio might be on the way. Another excellent volley that Dimitrov is up to it. So it is a break for Dimitrov. Not looking at his opponent so far. A set and a break. Dimitrov looking for his 55th Tour level semi-final. Will be number 6 in Brisbane. 25. Well, he can't continue. And you feel it's probably a sensible decision for Jordan Thompson. Having to retire in this quarter-final. Sympathetic year left by Grigor Dimitrov. Who does go through via retirement. Makes another semi-final in Brisbane. He's dropped in. That's good play. He tries and hit the top of the net. That's great play. And it is a matter of time. Ahechka able to make his move. Able to get it done. In the end. His toughest service game. Overall he has played a good opening set. Kept Jarry under real pressure on serve. That's great play from Ahechka. Really good use of the court. They've seen the space. And he's got the break early. This time Ahechka. Love that back again. That was a chance. Oh, it's unbelievable. Stunning. Given the circumstances. Serving for the match. Such an awkward ball to deal with. And that'll do it. It's another ace. Delightful. Ahechka. Really good performance from him.