Hamad Medjedovic On Next Gen ATP Finals Title: ‘I Feel Amazing’ | ATP Tour

Beaming from ear to ear, Hamad Medjedovic was happy with his achievements on Saturday in Jeddah, the place he mirrored on profitable the Next Gen ATP Finals presented 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 thing. It was a very 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 event’s historical past, a listing that features Prime 10 stars Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The 20-year-old is delighted to hitch such elite firm and hopes it’ll assist him push on additional in 2024 as he goals to interrupt the Prime 100 within the Pepperstone ATP Rankings for the primary time.

“It means quite a bit. To know that every one the good champions [won here], it offers you quite a lot of confidence and a lift for subsequent season,” Medjedovic mentioned. “I shall be coming into subsequent yr with quite a lot of confidence.

“I’ve a giant sport and massive pictures however I nonetheless have quite a lot of issues to work on with my coach. Bodily I must get a lot better and I’ll use preseason for this and I would like to enhance my deal with the court docket extra.”

Medjedovic is happy to have delivered extra success for Serbia.

“It’s a good thing. He received the Finals and I received Subsequent Gen,” Medjedovic mentioned. “It’s a good thing for our nation. I’m actually proud to get this title for my nation. I’ve not opened my cellphone but, however I’m certain 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 enjoying 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 concerning the Saudi followers. “They had been cheering for me and I used to be feeling the love. I’m actually glad and grateful I had them on my facet.”