ATP Finals, Medvedev is on point: easily beaten De Minaur. And now Sinner…

John

By John

Redemption in the second round of the ATP Finals in Turin for Daniil Medvedevnumber 4 in the world ranking. After the defeat on his debut with Taylor Fritzthe Russian defeated the Australian in two sets Alex De Minaur with the score 6-2 6-4. The match, spectacular and appreciated by the public, was hard fought at the beginning, long rallies and games with advantages. Both players showed off their repertoire, from baseline passes to volleys. It took Medvedev little to find the key to the match, especially by increasing the speed of the ball. The Australian’s defense collapsed already in the third game, when the Russian’s first break arrived. Then Medvedev spread, imposing his pace, and the set slipped away in 40 minutes. The second set also started in the name of balance. The two players continued to face each other head-on: De Minaur insisted with changes in pace, Medvedev attempted to increase the engine revs again. The decisive game was the ninth: new break for the Russian and the green light to win the match. Now the challenge with Sinner will be decisive for him for access to the semi-finals of the Finals.