Hamad Medjedovic def. Joao Fonseca 3-6, 6-3, 7(7)-6(1) — Italian Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Hamad Medjedovic defeated Joao Fonseca 3-6, 6-3, 7(7)-6(1) in the R64 of the Italian Open 2026.

Ranked #67 to Fonseca's #29, Hamad Medjedovic flipped the favourite by punishing his chances on return — 3 of 5 break points converted (60%) against Joao Fonseca's 3 of 9 (33%). The Serb dropped the opener 6-3 but saved 6 of 9 break points the rest of the way and stayed steadier on serve, winning 72% of first-serve points. After both held through the decider, Medjedovic ran the tiebreak 7-1 to close out their first meeting, a clay debut between the two.

Match stats

Hamad Medjedovic: 7 aces, 39 winners, 66% first serves, 3 double faults, 3/5 break points. Joao Fonseca: 7 aces, 24 winners, 58% first serves, 2 double faults, 3/9 break points.

Profiles: Hamad Medjedovic · Joao Fonseca — Italian Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Hamad Medjedovic and Joao Fonseca.