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’.

The 2024 ATP Finals kicked off with a highly anticipated match between four-seed Daniil Medvedev and five-seed Taylor Fritz. Medvedev has not played his best tennis as of late, and his frustration continues to grow more visible.