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.

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’.

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,