ATP Belgrade semi-final predictions, including Jiri Lehecka vs. Denis Shapovalov

Hamad Medjedovic and Laslo Djere meet in an all-Serbian semi-final, giving the home crowd someone to cheer for on Saturday. In the bottom half of the draw, Denis Shapovalov will face No. 4 seed Jiri Lehecka. Who do you think will make it to the final?

ATP Belgrade semi-final predictions

Laslo Djere vs Hamad Medjedovic

Head to head: Djere 2-1

This season has been a struggle for Laslo Djere even before he was injured in the spring, but with this run he still gives himself a chance to finish in the Top 100. One or two wins would really help and the Serb has been on fire in Belgrade so far, not dropping a set on his way to the semi-finals. Hamad Medjedovic is in a similar position, struggling to regain his form after suffering a serious illness in the first four months of the season. The 2023 Next Gen Finals champion recently lost to Djere in qualifying in Stockholm and will have to do even more to advance. However, his potential is still there and he has the thunderous power to smash through any pitch in any match.
Prediction: Medjedovic in 3

Jiri Lehecka vs. Denis Shapovalov

Head to head: Lehecka 1-0

Jiri Lehecka looked down and out against Lukas Klein in the quarter-finals at 3-6 1-4 and delivered an energy efficient performance that has been a bit of a theme for him in recent weeks. But he found the breakthrough again and suddenly a whole new gear in terms of intensity. However, Denis Shapovalov will not be easy to beat. While you would have expected a little more from the Canadian this season if he was healthy again, he seems to be able to go out with a bang this year. He demolished Christopher O’Connell and just has that vibe about him this week. He is confident and enthusiastic and shows glimpses of what his peak level was in the past.
Prediction: Shapovalov in 3

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