The German number three in the world, Zverev, came through a professional 6-4, 6-4 duel against the American Taylor Fritz, his second win in a row in the new season.
The German Alexander Zverev waves to the crowd after defeating the American Taylor Fritz in his match at the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia. AP
Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev both posted impressive victories on Tuesday as they intensified their preparations for the Australian Open by keeping Russia and Germany on course at the ATP Cup.
US Open winner and second in the world Medvedev recovered after being shocked by French Ugo Humbert on the weekend when he defeated Australian Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-2.
The third-placed German Zverev meanwhile came through a professional 6: 4, 6-4 against American Taylor Fritz, his second win in a row of the new season.
The Italian in seventh place, Matteo Berrettini, also tasted the win and reacted to after being angry with De Minaur on Sunday to beat Humbert 6-4, 7-6 (8/6).
Medvedev, who will be second seeded at the Australian Open this month after defending champion Novak Djokovic confirmed his participation, said afterwards, he have before de Took pain medication in the game because of pain.
« I didn’t tell anyone on my team because I had to go out and try to win. I took some painkillers and played good tennis. «
He said he was sore after nearly three hours of singles on Sunday followed by a tough double rubber.
His win sealed the 2-0 for the second group victory of the defending champions, after Roman Safiullin had previously defeated James Duckworth with 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in the other single game.
Germany also celebrated a victory with Jan-Lennard Struff, who gave them one 1-0 lead with a brave 7-6 (8/7), 4-6, 7-5 win over John Isner with a large serve, who previously smashed 34 aces, gave Zverev the tie.
« In general it was a good level for the second game of the year, a high intensity and a hard blow, » said Zverev. « The most important thing is that Team Germany won. »
The victory held Germany’s ATP Cup -Hopes alive after losing in the opener to Great Britain, with only the top nation out of each of the four Groups made it into the knockout round.
Last year’s runners-up Italy suffered a disappointing defeat against Australia on Sunday, mainly because Berrettini lost in straight sets to De Minaur.
« A really tough one Game, especially in these conditions. He’s a great server, a tricky player, a left-hander, « said the Italian, who dominated his serve and sent 18 aces.
» It’s a great weapon that I have and when it works that way it helps I really like it. «
The number 10 in the world, Jannik Sinner, got Italy on its way by defeating French Arthur Rinderknech in the first individual with 6: 3, 7: 6 (7/3) and behind recovered from a mishap in the second set.
« It’s never easy to play against him, it was the third time. In the first sentence I was in control. I lost a bit of intensity in the second set, « said Sinner.
Rinderknech defeated Sinner on clay in Lyon last year and seemed prepared to push for another surprise, but a mistake allowed the Italian to come back up the serve, and from then on he made no mistake.
In the other duel of the day, Canadian world number 11 Felix Auger-Aliassime ousted Briton Cameron Norrie, who was one place below him, 7-6 (7 / 4), 6-3 after his teammate Denis Shapovalov crashed in straight sets against Dan Evans.
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