Alex de Minaur takes on exciting Serbian talent Hamad Medjedovic in the second round on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open.
The 'Demon' breezed through his first round match against Mackenzie McDonald, but is likely to get a much tougher contest against the world no.90.
Medjedovic, 22, is capable of challenging the best players in the world, but has had issues with his endurance in the past.
Will De Minaur continue his path toward the second week of the major?
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Alex de Minaur vs. Hamad Medjedovic live score - Australian Open second round
| Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | |
| [6] Alex de Minaur (AUS) | 6(5) | 6 | 1 | |
| Hamad Medjedovic (SRB)* | 7(7) | 2 | 0 |
Alex de Minaur vs. Hamad Medjedovic updates, highlights and commentary
*Denotes server
*De Minaur (5)6-7 6-2 1-0 Medjedovic
After a 30-minute rain delay, De Minaur continues where he left off. Holds to love. And we are off and running.
BREAK, SET DE MINAUR - De Minaur (5)6-7 6-2 Medjedovic*
De Minaur once again races to love 0-40 with an incredible return winner creating the three break points. Medjedovic saves two of them but De Minaur gets the set after wild shot from Medjedovic goes wide.
*De Minaur (5)6-7 5-2 Medjedovic
Medjedovic has lost it here. His concentration levels have dropped. He is arguing with his team. De Minaur consolidates the break with an easy service.
BREAK DE MINAUR - De Minaur (5)6-7 4-2 Medjedovic*
Bit of an instant momentum shift after De Minaur held on last game. He races to 0-30 with two errors from Medjedovic. A double fault gives De Minaur three break points. Medjedovic saves the first with second serve ace. He saves the second with another incredible second serve. And gets the game back to deuce with a serve/winner combo. Medjedovic serves/volley on the second serve to get advantage. The Serbian has a clear chance to hold but misses the put away. De Minaur gets another break point but a good serve denies the chance. Another break point chance comes and goes for the Aussie. On the sixth break point, De Minaur gets there via an unforced error from his opponent.
*De Minaur (5)6-7 3-2 Medjedovic
De Minaur strikes a double fault to give Medjedovic an opening. However, De Minaur wins the three points from three Medjedovic unforced errors. The Serbian slaps a forehand winner and a De Minaur double fault creates deuce. Break point for Medjedovic after De Minaur drives a forehand into the net. But the Aussie battler hits a forehand volley winner to save it. De Minaur needs three more game points but he gets there.
De Minaur (5)6-7 2-2 Medjedovic*
Medjedovic nets first point. Small opportunity for De Minaur but the Serbian delivers an ace. A backhand winner gets the Aussie to 15-30. But Medjedovic puts the clamps on, hits a winner and smashes an ace to get game point. He then secures the hold.
*De Minaur (5)6-7 2-1 Medjedovic
De Minaur races to 40 and the crowd gets excited. Medjedovic pulls two points back but a De Minaur ace relieves the pressure.
De Minaur (5)6-7 1-1 Medjedovic*
Medjedovic continues to play solidly. Holds to 15. He is not giving De Minaur a chance at the moment.
*De Minaur (5)6-7 1-0 Medjedovic
The crowd are subdued after De Minaur lost the first set. The Aussie works his way through the first game of the second set comfortably however. Holds to 15.
FIRST SET MEDJEDOVIC - De Minaur (5)6-7 Medjedovic
Medjedovic wins a 30-shot rally with De Minaur on his opening serve. He then secures the mini break courtesy of another De Minaur unforced error. After De Minaur won his other point on serve, the Serbian wins both of his to put heaps of pressure on at 4-1. De Minaur hits his first ace of the match. Trouble for De Minaur as the Serbian gets another mini break. Medjedovic gets four set points. He double faults on the first. The second he hits long. The third the return is long. But Medjedovic gets the first set with his last set point.
*De Minaur 6-6 Medjedovic
Medjedovic is going for his shots. An unforced error gives De Minaur the first point. But the Australian levels the game with a wild, long forehand. Medjedovic brings in De Minaur with a drop shot and passes him. 30-30 moment. But De Minaur rises to the occasion as Medjedovic's lob goes just long. However, we are off to deuce after De Minaur clips the pass wide. Plenty of pressure here. But De Minaur plays an incredible first deuce point and then seals the game as we go to a breaker.
De Minaur 5-6 Medjedovic*
An unforced error from Medjedovic creates a 30-30 situation - only the second of the match. But the Serbian cracks a backhand winner on the line and holds with a forehand winner at the net.
*De Minaur 5-5 Medjedovic
Still no break points as De Minaur secures a regulation hold to 15. Pressure is lifting now with a tiebreak looming.
De Minaur 4-5 Medjedovic*
Both players have won more than 80 per cent of points behind their first serve. Medjedovic serves heavy and gets to 40-0. Despite one unforced error, he then serves an ace to wrap it up. No break points so far in this match.
*De Minaur 4-4 Medjedovic
Easiest hold for De Minaur here. Wins to 15. Forces a swag of errors from the Serbian's backhand. Getting to the business end of the set here.
De Minaur 3-4 Medjedovic*
Comfortable hold to love for Medjedovic. De Minaur must be careful here. The Serbian has brought a high level to Rod Laver Arena.
*De Minaur 3-3 Medjedovic
De Minaur gives Medjedovic 0-15 with an unforced error. Medjedovic has De Minaur running and misses a chance to go 30-30 with a poor backhand into the net. The Aussie secures the hold. Tight start to this match.
De Minaur 2-3 Medjedovic*
Tightest service game of the match so far. We get to 30-30. De Minaur has a chance to pass Medjedovic but doesn't and misses the opportunity. However, a misplaced drop shot from the Serbian creates deuce. But Medjedovic gets it together through deuce, wins both points and holds.
*De Minaur 2-2 Medjedovic
De Minaur races through the first few points. Medjedovic is going toe-to-toe with the Aussie in rallies - his level is high. However, the Serbian nets and De Minaur secures the hold.
De Minaur 1-2 Medjedovic*
Medjedovic tries a drop shot but it falls well short. However, De Minaur hits a shot long to miss a chance putting pressure on the Serbian's serve. Courtesy of an ace and some other big hitting, Medjedovic takes the game. Been a solid start by the Serbian.
*De Minaur 1-1 Medjedovic
De Minaur also starts his service game with an unforced error. Medjedovic shows off his power hitting but also his tendency to be erratic. De Minaur holds to 30.
De Minaur 0-1 Medjedovic*
Medjedovic drives a forehand into the net to start with an unforced error. But the Serbian sweeps the rest of the game to hold comfortably.
Match start - Medjedovic to serve
7:07 PM: De Minaur and Medjedovic have never played before.
7:06 PM: The match will start at approx 7:10 PM.
7:05 PM: Players are entering the court. Huge cheer for De Minaur with the home town crowd.
7:00 PM: Medjedovic has one previous top 10 win in his career against Daniil Medvedev in France on hard court in 2025.
6:55 PM: Medjedovic will be a tough opponent for De Minaur. The Serbian talent is the 2023 NXT Gen champion.
6:45 PM: The match will start at the scheduled time of 7:10 PM with previous matches finished on Rod Laver Arena
6:30 PM (local time): Welcome to Rod Laver Arena for tonight's second round match between Alex de Minaur and Hamad Medjedovic.
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