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Two nations enter final with 3-0 tie records this week After four days of competition, only two countries remain in the battle to be crowned ATP Cup champion. Russia and Italy enter the championship match with undefeated 3-0 tie records, but which team will emerge with the trophy? Described as the two-headed monster of this year’s competition, Russia will aim to extend its perfect 6-0 singles record to take the trophy in Melbourne. Russia is the only team in the tournament to feature two Top 10 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev. Italy’s hopes of winning...

Semi-finals to be held simultaneously on Saturday morning After three thrilling days of group ties, four nations — last year’s finalist Spain, Russia, Germany and Italy — remain in contention for the ATP Cup trophy. Can Russia’s two Top 10 stars — Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev — continue their strong performances and beat Germany, led by Alexander Zverev? Mischa Zverev’s line-up are proving that team unity and arcade fun each evening can lead to on-court success and a place in the semi-finals. Spain will look to Roberto Bautista Agut and Pablo Carreno Busta to fly the flag, ...

Italy battled past Austria 2-1 in Group C play Fabio Fognini was not happy with his level in a straight-sets defeat against Dennis Novak, which put Italy in a hole on Tuesday. But at the ATP Cup, players sometimes are given an opportunity to earn immediate redemption. An impressive win by Matteo Berrettini against World No. 3 Dominic Thiem and a quick locker room huddle later, Fognini was awarded that chance. Italy defeated Austria 2-1 in Group C action. “About singles, it's tough to say something. Of course, I played really bad. I was not feeling really good,” Fognini said. “After M...

Italian reflects on rapid 2019 rise and shares future goals Two years ago, Matteo Berrettini started the 2019 ATP Tour season at No. 54 in the FedEx ATP Rankings. The Italian, who had yet to crack the Top 50, was aiming to add to his title collection after picking up his maiden ATP Tour trophies in singles and doubles at the Swiss Open Gstaad in 2018. Not only did the Italian manage to add to his trophy cabinet, he also produced one of the most unlikely runs to Nitto ATP Finals qualification in tournament history. Berrettini collected two ATP Tour titles and reached the semi-finals or better ...