Strengths: Powerful serve, aggressive playing style, strong forehand.
Karen Khachanov is a top-tier tennis player who has already proven himself at the ATP level. He claimed the title in Marseille in 2018 and has had a successful history on fast surfaces. Khachanov is known for his aggressive approach, aiming to finish rallies quickly. His powerful serve and forehand are his trademarks. These qualities are well-suited for indoor hard courts, where every fast point can make a difference. While Khachanov hasn’t been at his best this season—partly due to injury and a short break from the tour—he has the potential to get back into form. If he’s at his peak, he can compete with the best.
Achievements: Winner of the Marseille tournament in 2018, semifinal finishes at other events, strong performances at major tournaments.
Strengths: Strong serve, aggressive forehand, physical power.
Hamad Medjedovic is one of Serbia’s most promising young talents. However, his career has not yet progressed as quickly as some might have expected, and he’s far from matching the accomplishments of his compatriot Novak Djokovic. Nonetheless, Medjedovic has all the tools to become a strong player: good physical conditioning, a powerful serve, and aggressive play from the forehand. He is known for his attacking game, but his receiving game could use improvement. Medjedovic lacks the speed and agility that would allow him to adjust quickly to any situation on court. This season, he won a Challenger tournament in Portugal and reached the quarterfinals of another event there. At the Davis Cup, he stunned many by defeating Holger Rune, but then suffered a loss to a much weaker opponent. This inconsistency in his play will be a challenge against a seasoned player like Khachanov. Medjedovic passed his first-round match in Marseille but faces a much tougher test in this upcoming match.
Achievements: Winner of the Challenger in Portugal, notable Davis Cup victory over Holger Rune.
This will be the first time Khachanov and Medjedovic face off, making it an exciting match. Khachanov is the more experienced and accomplished player, with several successful runs at the Marseille tournament and other major events. Medjedovic, though a rising star, still lacks the stability needed to compete consistently at the top level.
If Khachanov is in good shape, despite his recent injury setbacks, he should be comfortable on the surface, which suits his game. His powerful serve and aggressive attacks will likely cause problems for Medjedovic, who is weaker on the return. In this case, Khachanov’s experience should be the deciding factor in this match.
Karen Khachanov is the favorite in this match. His experience, powerful shots, and comfort on hard courts give him a distinct advantage over Medjedovic, who still struggles with his return game. Despite Khachanov’s possible rust after a period of injury, his class and skill should ultimately prevail. We predict that Khachanov will win and advance further in the tournament.
Match Prediction: Karen Khachanov to win with odds of 1.46. Despite a short break and possible instability, Khachanov remains more experienced and stronger on hard. His powerful serve and aggressive style of play should lead to a confident victory. Expected score: 2-0 in Khachanov`s favor. The option with a total under 22.5 (odds of 1.85) looks the most likely, since Khachanov prefers fast rallies, and Medjedovic, despite his potential, does not have the stability for protracted matches.
Place your bets with odds of 1.47
