As the Czech snapped Alcaraz's winning streak, the victory felt more like a showcase for how well Lehecka can play, rather than an example of Alcaraz’s failings.

They join returning competitors Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz in the eighth edition of the annual team event this September.

The 21-year-old Spaniard let his guard down in the second set, when his Italian opponent fought back from trailing 1-4 to force a decider.