Medjedovic wins Next Gen ATP Final

2023 Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah - final

2023 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM, a professional exhibition tournament featuring the best qualified 21 and under players, on Hard Indoor, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 28 November - 2 December 2023.

2022 champion (not defending):

Brandon Nakashima (4) who defeated Jiri Lehecka (5) 4-3(7-5) 4-3(8-6) 4-2

Final:

Arthur Fils (1) (France) v Hamad Medjedovic (6) (Serbia)

The first set proceeded without any service breaks and it was 3-3,

A tie break was required.

One mini break each and 6-6 was reached.

Medjedovic lost the next point on his serve and then Fils served out the set 4-3(8-6).

Medjedovic broke serve in game two of set two and led 2-0.

No more breaks and he served out the set 4-1.

Medjedovic broke straight away in set three to lead 1-0.

Fils saved a break point in game three but still trailed 1-2 and down the break.

Medjedovic served out the set 4-2.

Medjedovic saved a break point in game two of set four.

He saved a further two break points in game four and levelled at 2-2

In the eventual tie break, after two mini breaks apiece, the score reached 9-9.

File achieved another mini break, sufficient for him to take the set 4-3(11-9).

In the decider, Medjedovic broke in the second game to lead 2-0.

That was the only break and the Serbian proceeded to win the set and match.

Hamad Medjedovic won the trophy 3-4(6-8) 4-1 4-2 3-4(9-11) 4-1