Medjedovic: "Jorge Aguirre is my second father, changed my perspective on life"

Carlos Navarro | 13 Apr 2026 | 21.50

Medjedovic, in an interview with Puntodebreak. Source: Carlos Navarro

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Hamad Medjedovic (Novi Pazar, Serbia, July 18, 2003) is a happy man within the Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona. Relaxed, at ease, even inviting to enjoy a nice chat in larger spaces, the Serb strolls through the mixed zone with the tranquility of a job well done, progressing from the qualifying rounds to a second round that he steps into after defeating Marco Trungelliti in his debut in the main draw.

But not everything has been rosy in recent months. The reason? Facing a small hurdle after a brilliant breakthrough, the obligation to adjust to the ATP circuit in all its aspects, including regularity and consistency. The fire in his tennis, counteracted with ice, gradually faded until he fell out of the top 100... from which he is now returning after a great streak of tournaments: champion at the Napoli Challenger 125 and now in the second round of the Catalan tournament.

"I feel very good, really. Yesterday's match, the final round of qualifying, was quite tough, very hard. The first one in the qualifier wasn't easy either: I am very happy to reach the second round here again. It's my second year in Barcelona, and I enjoy playing here very much because of the crowd, the energy, and the atmosphere, it's fantastic. Very happy to achieve victory here," he exclusively tells Puntodebreak after dispatching Trungelliti, now preparing to face the next challenge against Alex de Miñaur (if the Australian defeats Ofner), whom he already took a set from in Australia.

That's in the past; Hamad needed to rise from his ashes, and the triumph in Napoli became the perfect springboard to unleash his potential again. "It was quite important because at that time I was out of the top 100, and I wasn't sure if I would need to play the qualifying rounds at Roland Garros, I was on my way to play the qualifiers, but luckily, I won the title. It was a huge confidence boost for me; as I mentioned, playing in the main draws of Grand Slams is always great. Very happy for that victory," he expresses.

Medjedovic opens up revealing recent changes in his sports career, crediting Jorge Aguirre

The past few months have been a well of wisdom for the Novi Pazar player. Dealing with defeat, the demands of a full year on the circuit... but all that has made him stronger, more confident in his potential, and focused on evolving in every aspect of his tennis, understanding that the path to stardom starts from being a multidisciplinary tennis player, perhaps an aspect to improve since emerging from his tennis embryo.

"This year I feel that everything is coming easier, more naturally because I already have a full year of experience on the circuit. We're working on all aspects, especially on the physical side, but also mentally. Regarding tennis, you always have to work on everything to maintain the pace. I think we're on the right track, doing a very good job, and I believe it will pay off soon," he states.

But Hamad's tone changes when asked about Jorge Aguirre, the man who has "adopted" him in Málaga as if he were a son, beginning a project whose future is still enduring and stems, without a doubt, from mutual affection and respect. Despite public doubts due to early lack of results, Medjedovic's words about his new mentor only reinforce the feeling that this partnership is here to stay... and to reach much higher levels within the tennis firmament.

"Jorge is like a second father to me, I love him a lot. He has changed my perspective on life, not just related to tennis. I am very grateful to him for everything; he is a fantastic guy, a fantastic person, and I enjoy spending time with him very much. Sometimes it's not easy, especially if you spend the whole year with someone. Last year was very tough for me, moving and relocating from Serbia to Spain... but I am very grateful to have him by my side, that's the best I can say about him."

"Honestly, at first, it wasn't easy for me. I literally changed everything: I changed my whole team, I changed all my surroundings, my environment, I moved from Serbia for the first time in my life to live somewhere else. That wasn't easy... but Jorge helped me a lot. Not only him, his wife Paula also helped me a lot. Now I feel Málaga and Higuerón as my home, I enjoy the time I spend there a lot, and I always look forward to going back to Málaga. I am very grateful to have Jorge as my coach and mentor."

It's the confirmation that complacency can be a tennis player's biggest enemy. That success doesn't come by magic but through hard work, stepping out of the comfort zone to break down the walls of the mind. Medjedovic's journey continues, advised by expert hands, by people who care for him like a son... to unlock an infinite potential that seeks to flourish in Barcelona. We will be watching his progress, no doubt.

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