Hamad Medjedovic, the 20-year-old Serbian tennis prodigy, basked in the glory of his victory at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM in Jeddah. His beaming countenance reflected the pride he felt after defeating Arthur Fils in the title match, marking a significant achievement in his burgeoning career.
In a post-match press conference, Medjedovic expressed his elation, describing the experience as “amazing” and “unreal.” Reflecting on the intensity of the final match, he revealed, “I was on the edge of going crazy after the first set… but I managed to stay relaxed and focused.”
The triumph catapulted Medjedovic into the esteemed roster of champions, joining luminaries like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Delighted to be among such elite company, he sees this victory as a catalyst for his aspirations to break into the Top 100 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings in 2024, aiming to capitalize on the confidence gained from this win.
Acknowledging areas for improvement, Medjedovic acknowledged the need to enhance his physicality and court focus. He expressed determination to fine-tune his game alongside his coach during the preseason, harnessing his powerful shots and addressing any deficiencies in readiness for the upcoming season.
The Serbian’s victory in Jeddah added to Serbia’s recent triumphs, following Novak Djokovic’s record seventh Nitto ATP Finals title in Turin. Medjedovic takes immense pride in contributing further success to his country, emphasizing the significance of this achievement for Serbia.
The Next Gen ATP Finals, a historic event in Saudi Arabia, witnessed Medjedovic relishing the support of the enthusiastic crowds at the King Abdullah Sports City. Grateful for the fervent backing from the audience, he credited their encouragement as a driving force behind his victory, expressing heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering support.
Amidst celebrations and accolades, Medjedovic awaits the messages of congratulations, expecting one from Djokovic, which would further add to the pride he feels in bringing home the Next Gen ATP Finals title to Serbia.
Hamad Medjedovic in 2023
WWLWWLWLLW Ranked no.110, Medjedovic played his last match on the 2nd of December when he overcame world no.36 Arthur Fils 3-4(6) 4-1 4-2 3-4(9) 4-1 in the final in the Next Gen ATP Finals to win his 1st career title.
At present, during this year Hamad achieved a 48-23 record. Medjedovic clinched 3 titles in 2023 in the Szekesfehervar Challenger, the Mauthausen Challenger and the Mallorca Challenger.
Hamad Medjedovic |
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