First-round ATP action gets underway this Saturday, 15 Aug, at 8:30 am AEST as World No. 73 Hamad Medjedovic meets World No. 90 Marco Trungelliti. If you are searching for expert tennis tips, the stats feed gives us plenty to sink our teeth into for this opening contest.

Medjedovic brings a 50% season win record into this clash, while Trungelliti arrives on the back of consecutive victories. Both men will be eager to advance, making this an energetic matchup right out of the gates.

Head to Head: Medjedovic vs Trungelliti

The numbers say Medjedovic holds the edge on ranking and overall record this season. Sitting at 73 in the world with 844 points, the Serbian holds an 11-11 YTD record and a career win rate of 52% (49-45). However, he is coming off a loss on 5 Aug against Juan Manuel Cerundolo (4 2–6 6) and has won just one of his last five overall outings.

Trungelliti jumps off the page when looking at recent match rhythm. Ranked 90th with 693 points, the Argentine holds a 7-12 YTD record, but he is coming off a win on 13 Aug over Kei Nishikori (4 7 6–6 5 3) after taking down Sebastian Ofner the day before. That gives him two straight victories heading into Saturday.

Looking at their past encounters, Medjedovic holds a 1-0 head-to-head record after getting the better of Trungelliti in April 2026 with a 7 6–5 4 scoreline. The Head to Head market has Medjedovic set as the 1.45 favourite, while Trungelliti sits at 2.78.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 7:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipArthur Fery1.87James Duckworth1.94
Solid tickOur tip: Hamad Medjedovic. Medjedovic boasts the higher world ranking at No. 73 and won their previous head-to-head meeting.

Tipped at $1.45 (10:12 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

0–0

Arthur Fery vs James Duckworth

100%1st set → match win % (form)100%
100%Deciding set win % (form)100%

Set Handicap Analysis

The Set Handicap board has Medjedovic at -1.5 sets (2.10) and Trungelliti at +1.5 sets (1.70). Giving Trungelliti a +1.5 set start gives a big tick to his recent momentum. With two wins in his last two starts—both going three sets—Trungelliti rates a real chance to grab at least one set here.

SetsOdds correct as at 7:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Arthur Fery -1.53.00Our tipJames Duckworth +1.51.35
Solid tickOur tip: Marco Trungelliti +1.5. Trungelliti comes off back-to-back victories, including a tough three-set win over Kei Nishikori.

Tipped at $1.70 (10:12 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Arthur Ferylast 5

−1.5 cover rate40%2/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins20%1/5

James Duckworthlast 5

−1.5 cover rate40%2/5
+1.5 cover rate60%3/5
Straight-sets wins40%2/5
40%−1.5 cover % (form)40%

Total Games Market

The line for Total Games is set at 22.5 games, with the Over at 1.95 and the Under at 1.85. Both players have seen tight multi-set battles in recent outings, including Trungelliti's recent triumphs over Nishikori and Ofner. Their sole head-to-head contest saw 28 total games played, giving weight to another competitive affair.

GamesOdds correct as at 7:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 22.51.80Under 22.52.00
Light tickOur tip: Over 22.5. Their only past meeting produced 28 games, suggesting another tight contest is on the cards.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 22.5.

Arthur Fery matches (n=5)avg 42.2vs 22.5
1840
James Duckworth matches (n=5)avg 22.2vs 22.5
1840

Hit rate vs 22.5

Arthur Feryn=5
Over 100%Under 0%
James Duckworthn=5
Over 40%Under 60%
21.4Avg games won (form)11.6