The opening day on the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals went the way in which most individuals anticipated, with Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner each bagging victories to kick begin their bid to succeed in the knockout levels.
Fritz was the primary on courtroom within the afternoon session, and he took full benefit of a Medvedev meltdown to win 6-4 6-3 in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Medvedev has no enterprise being on the courtroom in latest weeks, as his recreation has dropped off considerably in latest months. It may very well be a shoulder problem, not liking the balls, or one thing else. Who is aware of, however he’s not having fun with being on the courtroom.
Within the night session, Jannik Sinner took on Alex de Minaur, coming by a reasonably uneventful match 6-3 6-4 in 1 hour and 25 minutes to share the highest spot in Ille Nastase group.
Recap, stats and highlights under.
Nitto ATP Finals 2024 Day 1 Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fritz (5) | Daniil Medvedev (4) | 6-4 6-3 |
| Jannik Sinner (1) | Alex de Minaur (7) | 6-3 6-4 |
Fritz Feasts on Medvedev’s Meltdown
My choose for one of many two to make it out of Group Ilie Nastase, Taylor Fritz, made a rock-solid begin to his ATP finals marketing campaign, brushing apart Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The American has had a stellar season, whereas Medvedev has struggled since early Spring. His error-strewn efficiency has summed up the previous few months for him on tour, and also you get the sense the low season can’t come fast sufficient.
Each guys performed somewhat cagily within the opening few video games, and there wasn’t a single break level on provide within the first 9 video games.
Nonetheless, when serving at 5-4, 30-15, Medvedev hit three double faults in a row to drop the set. That triggered a meltdown, and he smashed his racket on the bottom in the course of the change of ends, which resulted in a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Within the second, Medvedev turned extra aggressive from the baseline and common break factors in Fritz’s first two service video games, however he couldn’t take benefit.
Fritz then broke for a 4-2 lead after popping out on high in a 21-shot rally, prompting yet one more Medvedev meltdown.
The 2020 ATP Finals winner was hit with a degree penalty for throwing his racket after which intentionally hitting an on-court microphone. He then argued with the umpire and threatened to retire.
From there, Medvedev was mentally gone as Fritz eased to victory, getting his ATP finals off to the perfect begin. He’s in pole place to progress to the knockout levels.
The serve was an enormous a part of it for positive. He’s such a great returner. You may make lots of first serves, but when they’re not very prime quality, he places so many returns within the courtroom. It was large for me, I hit lots of strains, lots of spots to start out out video games. I acquired out of lots of service video games with no strain. In among the ones we acquired tight in, I might both grind by the lengthy rallies or get myself some free factors. My first time [at the Nitto ATP Finals], I used to be the alternate, nobody actually anticipated a lot of me right here. So, I used to be taking part in with home cash, no strain. This time, I’m fifth, and I actually wish to make it out of the group stage. I’m placing extra expectations on myself to do higher. I’m only a batter participant, and I’m tremendous pleased with how I performed right this moment. It’s very straightforward generally when somebody’s doing that [Medvedev’s antics] to form of calm down and suppose that they’re simply going to be completed, and you then form of drop your stage. I simply needed to attempt to inform myself to remain centered. I performed a extremely good five-three recreation as a result of he was going to he was going to battle for that recreation. Fortunately, I then served an incredible recreation (to win). Fritz on his opening win.
Match Stats
| Daniil Medvedev | Taylor Fritz | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 9 |
| Double Faults | 8 | 0 |
| 1st Serve Proportion | 63% | 68% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 79% (30/38) | 85% (33/39) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 27% (6/22) | 56% (10/18) |
| Break Factors Saved | 50% (2/4) | 100% (3/3) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 15% (6/39) | 21% (8/38) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 44% (8/18) | 73% (16/22) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 0% (0/3) | 50% (2/4) |
| Winners | 17 | 21 |
| Unforced Errors | 24 | 19 |
| Internet Factors Gained | 63% (5/8) | 45% (5/11) |
| Service Factors Gained | 60% (36/60) | 75% (43/57) |
| Return Factors Gained | 25% (14/57) | 40% (24/60) |
| Complete Factors Gained | 43% (50/117) | 57% (67/117) |
| Service Video games Gained | 78% (7/9) | 100% (10/10) |
| Return Video games Gained | 0% (0/10) | 22% (2/9) |
| Complete Video games Gained | 37% (7/19) | 63% (12/19) |
Highlights
Sinner Slips Previous De Minaur in Easy Victory
Jannik Sinner additionally acquired his 2024 ATP finals off to a stable begin, just about mirroring the Fritz match. Just like the fifth seed, he received 12 video games and misplaced seven en path to his 6-3 6-4 win in opposition to Alex de Minaur.
The Italian is the betting favorite for the title in Turin, however he was the primary to drop serve within the third recreation.
Nonetheless, De Minaur couldn’t consolidate, and a run of 4 straight video games put Sinner up 5-2 earlier than he took the set 6-3.
Set two noticed Sinner break decisively within the fifth recreation, with solely a sudden and sudden medical emergency within the crowd briefly halting his cost as he maintained his benefit by to the end line.
De Minaur might solely win 4 return factors within the set as he struggled to make a lot of an impression in opposition to the heavier ball placing of Sinner, who now leads the Aussie 8-0 within the H2H.
Contemplating [how long since I last played], I’m very glad. I began off with some unforced errors. He was taking part in nice to start with of the match, so I simply tried to remain there mentally, understanding that hopefully sooner or later my tennis would arrive. It arrived fairly erly, and I began to return very nicely. My serve, for positive I’ve to enhance if I wish to [win] the following match. In opposition to Taylor [Fritz] for instance, right this moment he performed rather well. Let’s see, however right this moment I’m more than happy concerning the win and hopefully this can provide me confidence for the following one. Sinner on his win.
Match Stats
| Jannik Sinner | Alex de Minaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 2 |
| 1st Serve Proportion | 64% | 0.65 |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 81% (26/32) | 67% (24/36) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 78% (14/18) | 37% (7/19) |
| Break Factors Saved | 0% (0/1) | 57% (4/7) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 33% (12/36) | 19% (6/32) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 63% (12/19) | 22% (4/18) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 43% (3/7) | 100% (1/1) |
| Winners | 18 | 7 |
| Unforced Errors | 24 | 28 |
| Internet Factors Gained | 86% (12/14) | 47% (7/15) |
| Service Factors Gained | 80% (39/49) | 56% (31/55) |
| Return Factors Gained | 44% (24/55) | 20% (10/49) |
| Complete Factors Gained | 61% (63/104) | 39% (41/104) |
| Service Video games Gained | 90% (9/10) | 67% (6/9) |
| Return Video games Gained | 33% (3/9) | 10% (1/10) |
| Complete Video games Gained | 63% (12/19) | 37% (7/19) |
Highlights
Press Conferences
ATP Finals 2024 Day 2 Schedule
Monday eleventh November:
- 14:00: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud
- 20:30: Alexander Zverev vs. Andrey Rublev