Rising ATP player Hamad Medjedovic has disclosed that Novak Djokovic, his Serbian colleague, provides him with all the resources he needs for his career, including financial assistance.
The 20-year-old thanked the tennis legend for being there for him and clarified that the world No. 1 is helping him in many ways.
In his last two main-draw tournament appearances, Medjedovic has performed admirably. In September, he won the Mallorca Challenger. Later in October, he advanced to the ATP 250 tournament’s semifinals in Astana, where he was defeated in a final set tiebreak by Sebastian Korda.
Medjedovic revealed this during a conversation and said: “Novak Djokovic’s been helping me out financially. Giving me whatever I need for my career. He covered it all. He just helped me out when I needed it and is still helping me out in all types of ways. I’m glad he’s there for me.”
Medjedovic’s father, Eldin Medjedovic, expressed his words about Djokovic and said: “Novak is really trying hard to help Hamad. In every possible way: financially, mentally, and socially. I remember my second conversation with Novak. Then we specifically talked about the steps in Hamad’s career. And here, I’ll tell you honestly, I pinched myself during that conversation to convince myself that all this was happening.”
He further added: “He was giving me ideas on what to do about Hamad, and I remember saying to him: ‘Nole, I’m sorry, but it all costs money!’ He continues, suggests a coach, talks about how and what we will do and adds: ‘It’s up to Hamad to train; I’ll do the rest!’ I tell him again: Nole, it costs money! Then Novak told me, ‘Edo, I don’t do this for money! I have a place to earn money. Simply put, my role and my task are to help. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t help children who deserve it and who love tennis? They still achieve results.”
Hamad Medjedovic: “Novak Djokovic’s been helping me out financially. Giving me whatever I need for my career. He covered it all. He just helped me out when I needed it & still helping me out in all types of ways. I’m glad he’s there for me.”@DjokerNole always there to help 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/agjoBsHF14
— Shane Gupta (@Shanegupta22) October 20, 2023
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWLWW Currently the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 25th of November when he lost to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season Djokovic has a composed 56-7 win-loss record. Novak clinched 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Novak reached the final in Wimbledon.
Hamad Medjedovic in 2023
WWLWWLWLLW Currently the world no.110, the Serbian played his last match on the 2nd of December when he beat 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.
This season Medjedovic owns a composed 48-23 win-loss record. The Serbian conquered 3 titles in 2023 in the Szekesfehervar Challenger, the Mauthausen Challenger and the Mallorca Challenger.
Novak Djokovic and Hamad Medjedovic have never clashed against each other.
