It was a day of mixed fortunes for Hamad Medjedovic as he capitalized on Stefanos Tsitsipas’s lack of form and confidence at the Open 500 in Doha. Medjedovic, fresh from a loss in the Marseille final on Sunday, found himself at the center of a dramatic turn of events when he suffered an injury to his right leg after executing a spectacular shot. The Serbian, who resides in Fuengirola and is coached by Jorge Aguirre, was momentarily left lying on the court, prompting the chair judge to swiftly summon the tournament physiotherapist.
As Medjedovic struggled with his injury, he made the brave decision to continue playing, despite being significantly hampered by a limp. This courageous move ultimately paid off, as he managed to secure victory against a lackluster Tsitsipas. The win, which came after 2 hours and 45 minutes of play, marked a notable upset, given Tsitsipas’s eleventh position in the rankings.
Tsitsipas’s Struggles Continue
For Tsitsipas, this loss marked another disappointing chapter in his 2025 campaign, which has been marred by inconsistency. With a record of just three wins and four losses, the Athenian is clearly struggling to find his footing. As he exits the tournament, he will undoubtedly be looking to regroup and reassess his strategy in order to turn his fortunes around. Meanwhile, Medjedovic’s resilience and determination have earned him a well-deserved victory, one that will surely serve as a confidence booster as he navigates the rest of the season.