When asked later if he was hoping for the season to end, the Russian, whose behaviour was jeered by the crowd, replied: ‘100 per cent’.

U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz frustrated Daniil Medvedev to the point that that the Russian broke his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for the American in the opening match of the ATP Finals.

In a battle of two top-10 players, No. 4 Daniil Medvedev will meet No. 6 Taylor Fritz in the Nitto ATP Finals Round Robin on Sunday, November 10.Medvedev’s last match was a win, 6-2, 6-4,