On January 14, 2026, Hamad Medjedovic and Jakub Mensik will face off in the Round of 16 at the ASB Classic. Medjedovic, currently ranked No. 96 in the world, will take on Mensik, who holds a higher ranking at No. 18. This matchup has garnered considerable interest, given the players’ recent performances on hard courts.
Match Odds and Predictions
In their upcoming match, Jakub Mensik is favored to win. His odds stand at -135, while Hamad Medjedovic is seen as the underdog with odds of +105. According to these odds, Medjedovic has an implied probability of 57.4% to win.
- Medjedovic Odds: +105
- Mensik Odds: -135
- Medjedovic Tournament Odds: +1200
- Mensik Tournament Odds: +700
Player Performance Insights
Hamad Medjedovic has participated in 11 tournaments on hard courts over the past year, recording an 11-12 win-loss record. His serve and return winning percentages are notable; he has won 77.9% of his serve games and has a 24.3% success rate on returns. Medjedovic has converted 40.7% of his break-point opportunities, totaling 44 out of 108.
However, Medjedovic’s recent performance at the Rolex Shanghai Masters was disappointing. He retired during his match against Arthur Rinderknech, who was ranked No. 54, after losing the first set 7-6.
Jakub Mensik’s Recent Performance
In contrast, Jakub Mensik has a better record on hard courts, with 16 wins and 10 losses over the past 12 months. He has also secured one title during this period. Mensik’s service success rate is impressive at 80.3%, with 253 wins in 315 service games. His return game has shown some struggles, with a success rate of 24.4% in return games.
Mensik’s last appearance at the Rolex Shanghai Masters ended in defeat, as he lost to Jesper de Jong in the Round of 64 with scores of 6-4, 6-7, 4-6.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Hamad Medjedovic and Jakub Mensik at the ASB Classic promises to be a thrilling contest. With Mensik favored to win, all eyes will be on both players as they compete for a place in the next round. Fans can follow the action live on the Tennis Channel and various sports platforms.
