ATP Next Gen Finals 2023 Final: Arthur Fils vs Hamad Medjedovic; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

It has all come down to just one last stage at the ATP Next Gen Finals and only the two best players in the tournament remain now. Arthur Fils, who has been in a fine run of form and has come into the finals without losing any single match will be facing Hamad Medjedovic, who has been quite his replica throughout the tournament. The Serbian player also hasn’t lost even a single game en route final.

With just one step between them and the title glory, only one among the two stars will be able to lay their hands on the trophy. But who will it be? What do the head-to-head stats say about their performances? Let’s, find out!

Arthur Fils vs Hamad Medjedovic: Preview

On Friday, the 19-year-old Fils defeated Luca Van Assche, a fellow Frenchman, 2-4, 4-1, 4-3, and 4-3 to make his way into the finals of the tournament. This also stretched his perfect run into the tournament so far as he came into the tournament with consecutive wins in his group stage.

In a group that featured the likes of Luca Nardi, Flavio Cobolli, and Dominic Stricker, he managed to defeat every single player in the group and ended his group stage campaign on a high. With the form backing him, he would be looking to emulate similar success in the finals as well.

On the other hand, his opponent, Hamad Medjedovic made his way into the finals of the tournament, thanks to an injury to his opponent Dominic Stricker. Medjedovic, who is 20 years old, had a 4-3 (5), 2-1 lead when the incident happened.

When it comes to the group stage, Hamad Medjedovic has not been far behind in emulating the success that Arthur Fils. In a group that had the likes of second-seeded Luca Van Assche, Abedallah Shelbayh, and Alex Michelsen, he managed to prevail on all three occasions and ended his group stage campaign on a high

In group stages, Fils and Medjedovic, ranked sixth, both won 3-0. Fils holds the 36th rank, while Medjedovic is placed 110th. Fils became the nation’s youngest Frenchman in almost 20 years.

Fils vs Medjedovic: Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between the two players reveal that they haven’t faced each other ever. Thus, the head-to-head scores are tied at 0-0 each and this will be their first meeting ever. The winner of the match will not only edge his opponent in the head-to-head lead but also get a chance to lay his hands on the prestigious ATP Next Gen Finals title.

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That being said, both the players look in red hot form at the moment. However, only one among them will be able to make it through to the title glory. But who will it be?

Prediction: Arthur Fils could defeat Hamad Medjedovic and lay his hands on the title

Both the players have shown an impressive run of form at the ATP Next Gen Finals. Be it Medjedovic or Fils, they both did not lose any single game en route to appearances in the finals. However now, only one among them will make it through. While predicting a winner could be actually hard in this, the odds heavily incline towards Arthur Fils due to the advantage that he has over the ATP Rankings and the past results that he has displayed before coming into the tournament.

However, Hamad Medjedovic will give his everything and make sure to bring the title to Serbia. With the title glory on the line for both the players, who among the two will actually be able to make it? What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!

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