Fritz downs Medvedev in opening ATP Finals clash

U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz benefitted from a questionable serving decision by Daniil Medvedev and frustrated his opponent so much 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 on Sunday.

On the only break point of the first set for either player, Medvedev went for a bigger-than-usual second serve but his attempt landed in the net to hand Fritz the set.

The first set had been virtually dead even until that point and Medvedev immediately seemed to regret his decision — or his execution — as the Russian went over to his bench in a fit of rage.

Medvedev first slammed his racket against the bench, which resulted in a slight dent.

Then he slammed the racket again on the hard court at Inapli Arena and mangled the frame into a twisty mess — prompting him to toss it behind him.