Team Russian was the favorite to win this edition of the ATP Cup and it didn’t disappoint. Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev were just too good for everyone this week and Team Italy (Matteo Berrettini and Fabio Fognini)
In the Final, Medvedev conceded 6 games to Berrettini (6-4 6-2) while Rublev trounced Fognini 6-1 6-2.
Medvedev commented:
“It’s a really big achievement. It’s a big boost in confidence. Even when you lose, you know that you’re capable of playing this level, and it helps you for the next time to stand up.”
Daniil Medvedev in 2021
Ranked world no.4 (career-high), Medvedev played his last match on the 7th of February when he defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-4 6-2 in the final in the ATP Cup.
Currently, during this year Medvedev has achieved a 4-0 win-loss record.
Matteo Berrettini in 2021
Ranked world no.10, Matteo played his last match on the 7th of February when he capitulated to Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-2 in the final in the ATP Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Berrettini has managed to achieve a composed 5-2 record.
Daniil Medvedev and Matteo Berrettini squared off only twice. Their record is 2-0 for Medvedev. Previously, the last time when they competed against each other, Daniil Medvedev won 6-4 6-2 in the final in Melbourne (ATP Cup) on the 7th of February 2021.
Here the highlights.
Andrey Rublev in 2021
Now the world no.8 (career-high), Andrey played his last match on the 7th of February when he beat Fabio Fognini 6-1 6-2 in the final in the ATP Cup.
At the moment, during this season Andrey has a 4-0 record.
Fabio Fognini in 2021
Ranked no.17, Fognini played his last encounter on the 7th of February when he capitulated to Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 in the final in the ATP Cup (draw).
This season Fabio has a 3-3 record.
Andrey Rublev and Fabio Fognini played each other 7 times. The head to head is 5-2 for Fognini. The last time they played, Andrey Rublev won 6-1 6-2 in the final in Melbourne (ATP Cup) on the 7th of February 2021.
Here the video highlights.
Daniil Medvedev, Matteo Berrettini, Andrey Rublev and Fabio Fognini |
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