Peng Shuai: ITF 'does not want to punish a billion people' by suspending China tournaments
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it “does not want to punish a billion people”.
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it “does not want to punish a billion people”.
Daniil Medvedev delivered once again Sunday to guide the Russian Tennis Federation to the Davis Cup Finals Title against Croatia in Madrid.
The World No. 2, who did not drop a set at the tournament, overcame Marin Cilic 7-6(7), 6-2 in 89 minutes to secure victory for the Russian Tennis Federation.
Medvedev was strong on serve, firing eight aces and winning 87 per cent (34/39) of points behind his first delivery. It is the third time the Russian Tennis Federation has won the Davis Cup, also triumphing in 2002 and 2006.
“It feels amazing,” Medvedev said in his on-court interview. “I am more happy for the team than myself. We have an amazing team with an amazing atmosphere and I am just happy to be able to be part of this team to win the points we needed. It was an amazing two weeks. I am really happy.”
Earlier, Andrey Rublev had set the wheels in motion, downing Borna Gojo 6-4, 7-6(5) to give the Russian Tennis Federation a 1-0 lead. The 24-year-old did not face a break point and hit 18 winners to win after one hour and 33 minutes.
“It was super tough,” Rublev said in his on-court interview. “There was a lot of pressure on me. Borna was playing unbelievably for the past two weeks. He has been some amazing players and was amazing today. I will enjoy the moment.”
The Russian Tennis Federation take a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup final after Andrey Rublev beats Borna Gojo in straight sets.
Great Britain and Serbia are awarded wildcards into next year’s Davis Cup Finals, which means they avoid having to play a qualifier.