ATP Cup: Fritz, Isner shine for the US

Sydney: John Isner and Taylor Fritz beat their Canadian opponents on Sunday to give the United States a winning 2-0 lead in their ATP Cup match. Isner beat Brayden Schnur 6-1 6-4 in 66 minutes to give the Americans the early lead. Schnur was a late replacement for Denis Shapovalov, who withdrew from the opening […]

Sydney: John Isner and Taylor Fritz beat their Canadian opponents on Sunday to give the United States a winning 2-0 lead in their ATP Cup match.

Isner beat Brayden Schnur 6-1 6-4 in 66 minutes to give the Americans the early lead.

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Schnur was a late replacement for Denis Shapovalov, who withdrew from the opening singles match on Sunday due to fatigue.

The Canadian is recovering from having contracted Covid-19 at a recent tournament in the Middle East.

Fritz then came from a set down to beat No. 11-ranked Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-4 and clinch the match ahead of the doubles. Isner saved the only break point he faced.

Isner broke twice in the first set and used his strong serve to capitalise on the advantage. The American hit 10 aces and won 46 per cent of his return points.

In the other day match on Sunday, defending champions Russia got off to a strong start when Roman Safiullin beat Arthur Rinderknech of France 2-6 7-5 6-3. In night matches, Italy played Australia and Germany took on Britain.

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