Vit Kopriva recovered from a first-set tiebreak defeat to outlast Hamad Medjedovic 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-2 in the Marrakech Round of 32 on Wednesday. The Czech converted Medjedovic’s error-strewn performance—56 unforced errors to his own 37—into a commanding third-set victory, winning 102 total points to 92.
Medjedovic dominated early, taking the opening set via tiebreak and hitting 31 winners to Kopriva’s 23. But the Serbian’s aggressive approach backlogged in the second set, where Kopriva’s superior second-serve points won (60% to 39%) allowed him to weather early pressure. After leveling at 7-5, Kopriva seized momentum, racing through the decider 6-2 as Medjedovic’s unforced error count ballooned.
The match ended with a stark service contrast: Medjedovic’s six aces couldn’t overcome Kopriva’s consistency on second serve. Kopriva’s ability to make returns—and force Medjedovic into extended rallies where errors accumulated—proved decisive in securing his first tour-level win since Indian Wells qualifying.
Key Takeaways
- Kopriva’s second-serve dominance (60% points won vs. Medjedovic’s 39%) proved decisive after losing the first-set tiebreak, allowing him to break serve in critical moments of the second and third sets.
- Medjedovic’s 56 unforced errors—16 more than his hard court average of 40.0—unraveled his aggressive game plan, particularly in the third set where he won just two games.
- Despite hitting only 2 aces compared to Medjedovic’s 6, Kopriva’s 71% first-serve percentage (11 points higher than his hard court average of 60%) minimized pressure situations and forced Medjedovic into return errors.
- Kopriva’s victory at Marrakech echoes his 2025 form at this event, where he reached the quarterfinals, while Medjedovic’s tournament debut ended with his familiar pattern of early-round hard court exits.
Player Analysis
Vit Kopriva
Kopriva’s resilience after dropping the opening set tiebreak showcased his growing maturity on hard courts, where he entered with a modest 39.1% win rate. His 71% first-serve percentage—well above his 60% hard court average—kept Medjedovic from dictating baseline exchanges. More critically, his 60% second-serve points won exploited Medjedovic’s return frailties, turning what could have been routine service holds into break opportunities. The Czech’s 23 winners may have paled against Medjedovic’s 31, but his ability to limit unforced errors to 37 (just five above his 32.0 average) proved this was a controlled performance, not a defensive scramble.
Kopriva’s return of serve—evident in the 102-92 total points margin—neutralized Medjedovic’s power. While he hit just two aces, his willingness to grind through extended rallies forced errors from an opponent averaging 40.0 unforced errors per match on hard courts. This win marks a return to form for Kopriva, who reached the Marrakech quarterfinals in 2025 and will seek to replicate that run.
Hamad Medjedovic
Medjedovic’s 31 winners and six aces illustrated the aggressive intent that has defined his hard court game, yet his 56 unforced errors—16 more than his 40.0 match average—exposed the volatility that has plagued his 2026 season. His 70% first-serve points won should have translated to sustained pressure, but a woeful 39% second-serve points won left him defenseless whenever Kopriva returned aggressively. The Serbian’s inability to convert the first-set momentum into a straight-sets victory reflects a familiar script: early dominance followed by mental fragility when opponents extend matches.
Medjedovic’s 67% first-serve percentage matched his season average, but his second-serve struggles handed Kopriva control of baseline exchanges. The third-set collapse (6-2) saw his unforced error count spike as fatigue and frustration compounded. With just one career title and a history of early exits at ATP 250s, Medjedovic’s Marrakech debut ended as another missed opportunity to build tour-level consistency on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Vit Kopriva | Stat | Hamad Medjedovic |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aces | 6 |
| 6 | Double Faults | 5 |
| 71% | 1st Serve % | 67% |
| 65% | 1st Serve Points Won | 70% |
| 60% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 39% |
| 23 | Winners | 31 |
| 37 | Unforced Errors | 56 |
| 102 | Total Points Won | 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Vit Kopriva vs Hamad Medjedovic at Marrakech 2026?
Vit Kopriva defeated Hamad Medjedovic 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-2 in the Round of 32 at the Marrakech ATP event on April 1, 2026.
How many unforced errors did Hamad Medjedovic commit against Vit Kopriva?
Medjedovic hit 56 unforced errors, 19 more than Kopriva’s 37, which proved decisive in the three-set loss.
Who won the Marrakech 2026 Round of 32 match between Kopriva and Medjedovic?
Vit Kopriva won after recovering from a first-set tiebreak defeat, claiming the second set 7-5 and the third set 6-2.
What was Vit Kopriva’s second-serve winning percentage against Medjedovic?
Kopriva won 60% of second-serve points, more than double Medjedovic’s 39%, which allowed him to control baseline rallies in the final two sets.
What’s Next
Kopriva advances to the Marrakech Round of 16, where he’ll aim to replicate his 2025 quarterfinal run at this event. Medjedovic’s early exit continues a difficult stretch on hard courts, with losses in five of his last seven matches on the surface.
Head-to-head history: Hamad Medjedovic vs Vit Kopriva.
