Medjedovic explains the reasons why he refused to compete in the Australian Open 2025
Hamad Medjedovic made headlines just over a year ago when he became the champion of the Next Gen Finals 2023, but he failed to meet the high expectations that arose from that victory in the last season. At just 21 years old, the Serbian player possesses a clear potential that he aims to turn into successful outcomes.
Thus, it was surprising when he opted out of competing in the qualifying rounds of the 2025 Australian Open, despite the financial sacrifice involved. Instead, he is currently in Oeiras participating in a Challenger tournament, striving to break into the top 100 rankings for the first time. When asked about his reasons for this decision, Medjedovic, coached by Jorge Aguirre, was straightforward. "It's a very significant journey and it didn't guarantee me ATP points. Right now, I prefer climbing the rankings over earning money. I want to break into the top 100 as soon as possible," he stated.
Hamad Medjedovic, into the QFs in Oeiras Challenger, explain in press conference why he skipped the #AusOpen.
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"It was mostly because of the points and because it's a big trip. But it's not guaranteed I win points here. At the moment I prefer ATP points to money. We want to make…
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