Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Roland Garros match.
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo has already caused an upset by eliminating Alex Michelsen, the 33rd seed, but now faces a more seasoned and technically adept opponent on clay. For Hamad Medjedovic, this is a strong opportunity to progress further in the tournament, as his skill set—particularly suited to slower surfaces—allows him to pose a serious challenge even to higher-ranked players.
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo reached the main draw via qualifying before confidently dispatching Alex Michelsen, who is known to struggle on clay. This season, Cerúndolo has won 21 of 31 matches, but only four of those wins came against top-100 opponents. His overall record against players ranked inside the top 100 stands at 19 wins and 29 defeats.
Hamad Medjedovic
Hamad Medjedovic began his match against Kamil Majchrzak somewhat cautiously but found his rhythm midway through the opening set and capitalised on his opponent’s vulnerabilities (6:3, 6:3, 7:6). Having won the 2023 Next Gen Finals, he has further cemented his status as one of the most promising young talents on the tour. Clay is his best surface; since 2019, he has won 64% of his matches on it, with 88 victories in 138 appearances. He also holds a psychological edge, having already beaten Juan Manuel Cerúndolo on the Paris clay in the 2023 qualifiers.
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo vs Hamad Medjedovic Prediction
Hamad Medjedovic has the upper hand in terms of quality and variety in his game, as well as a favourable head-to-head record. Even if he falls short of his peak form, his baseline level should be enough to secure a confident route into the next round.
