Hamad Medjedovic faces the daunting challenge of taking on Carlos Alcaraz in a Round of 32 matchup this afternoon on Center Court at the Cincinnati Open. But the 22-year-old from Serbia arrives ready to surprise.
Currently ranked No. 73, Medjedovic broke into the top 100 this year after reaching the final in Marseille, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. That run also included wins over Karen Khachanov in the Round of 16 and Holger Rune earlier in Copenhagen. Clearly, Medjedovic can go toe-to-toe with the top 20 talent — and he certainly has the potential to climb into those ranks.
But two injuries — in Doha and Wimbledon — have stalled his momentum this season. Durability, not talent, has been the main obstacle in his rise.
Still, Medjedovic is building steam in Cincinnati, winning his first two matches in straight sets. Like Damir Dzumhur in the previous round, this Bosniak could test Alcaraz, especially on hard courts, where the Spaniard is slightly less dominant.
After overcoming a tense opener against Dzumhur — calling it a “roller coaster” — Alcaraz now chases his 50th win of the season, but it may require surviving another roller-coaster ride.
Medjedovic–Alcaraz Head-to-Head
This is their first professional meeting.
Prediction
Alcaraz in 3 sets. Medjedovic’s power and shot-making can steal a set, but Alcaraz’s movement and consistency should ultimately prevail.
How to Watch Hamad Medjedovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
The Hamad Medjedovic-Carlos Alcaraz match is now expected to start at around 3:20 PM Eastern on Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, after Francisco Comesana’s defeat of Reilly Opelka in a three-set match delayed by rain.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, which is available on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Medjedovic-Alcaraz match here.
A standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Medjedovic vs. Alcaraz
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Expected Start Time: 3:20 PM Eastern (after Opelka-Comesana)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Center Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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