Hamad Medjedovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Auckland Open (ASB Classic) | First Round

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The first-round of the Auckland Open sees Hamad Medjedovic face Aleksandar Kovacevic. 

Ranking points: ATP 250

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Venue: ASB Tennis Center, Auckland, New Zealand

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Hamad Medjedovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic prediction

This is Hamad Medjedovic’s first tournament of the season, with the Serb needing to qualify to enter the main draw in Auckland. He managed to do so, defeating Dalibor Svrcina and Mattia Bellucci without the drop of a set. The Serb has dropped to nearly outside the top 100 of the world rankings as he was on the end of a number of early exits towards the backend of 2025.

He faces Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first-round. The American began his season in Brisbane last week and impressed, as he defeated Nick Kyrgios, Cameron Norrie and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to make the semi-finals. His run would end against compatriot and good friend Brandon Nakashima in straight sets, but this was a strong way for Kovacevic to start the year.

Medjedovic dominates the head-to-head, leading 3-0 after wins in Madrid, Belgrade and Cincinnati. Nevertheless, Kovacevic’s encouraging display In Brisbane cannot be counted out and he will take some confidence into this encounter with the Serb.

Hamad Medjedovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic tip: Both players to win a set