Beaming from ear to ear, Hamad Medjedovic was happy with his achievements on Saturday in Jeddah, the place he mirrored on successful the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals introduced by NEOM title. The 20-year-old Serbian defeated Arthur Fils within the title match.
I really feel wonderful,” Medjedovic mentioned in his post-match press convention. “It was unreal and nonetheless is. It was powerful to course of every part. It was a extremely powerful match. I used to be on the sting of going loopy after the primary set as I had two set factors however I managed to remain relaxed and targeted and it’s an unreal feeling.”
Medjedovic is the sixth champion within the match’s historical past, an inventory that features High 10 stars Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The 20-year-old is delighted to affix such elite firm and hopes it can assist him push on additional in 2024 as he goals to interrupt the High 100 within the Pepperstone ATP Rankings for the primary time.
“It means loads. To know that every one the nice champions [won here], it provides you a number of confidence and a lift for subsequent season,” Medjedovic mentioned. “I will likely be coming into subsequent 12 months with a number of confidence.
“I’ve a giant sport and massive photographs however I nonetheless have a number of issues to work on with my coach. Bodily I have to get a lot better and I’ll use preseason for this and I want to enhance my concentrate on the court docket extra.”
Medjedovic is happy to have delivered extra success for Serbia.
“It’s a great point. He received the Finals and I received Subsequent Gen,” Medjedovic mentioned. “It’s a great point for our nation. I’m actually proud to get this title for my nation. I’ve not opened my cellphone but, however I’m positive he has despatched a message to congratulate me.”
The Subsequent Gen ATP Finals was the primary ever ATP Tour sanctioned occasion to be held in Saudi Arabia. Medjedovic loved taking part in in entrance of the energetic crowds within the King Abdullah Sports activities Metropolis.
“I used to be actually fortunate to have them on my facet because the first match,” Medjedovic mentioned when requested in regards to the Saudi followers. “They have been cheering for me and I used to be feeling the love. I’m actually pleased and grateful I had them on my facet.”