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2020 ATP Cup Final: Serbia vs Spain Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Dusan Layovic vs Roberto Bautista Agut |
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Serbia and Spain will do battle in the first-ever final of the ATP Cup. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6:30pm (AEDT).
After over a week of top-quality tennis, just two countries remain in the running for the inaugural ATP Cup. Serbia found their way past Russia with Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic winning their respective singles matches.
Spain did the same against a gutsy Australia; Rafael Nadal locking up the tie with a victory in a stunning match against Alex de Minaur.
It sets up a grandstand finish to the event. Roberto Bautista Agut will tackle the giant-killing Lajovic in the opening rubber before two legends meet in the second.
Both Djokovic and Nadal have played well during the event but also been exposed at different times by committed opponents. The nation who takes a 1-0 lead into the second singles match will no doubt hold a distinct advantage.
With a chance to close out the rubber in two matches, either Nadal or Djokovic would play with a passion and emotion only seen in international team competition, while the other would be desperate to extend the event.
Should that happen and the ATP Cup be decided by a doubles fixture, choosing a winner will be near impossible. Which players the team captains choose to participate in it will also be something of a mystery.
Prediction
Thankfully, a doubles decider will not eventuate. Lajovic has been stunningly effective throughout the event and should be able to handle the consistent yet predictable game of Bautista Agut.
After that, Djokovic will beat Nadal in straight sets. The Serbian has looked impressive and appeared to be improving throughout the week.
Catch all the action on The Roar live from 6:30pm (AEDT).
Game information
Time: 6:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney
TV: Channel Nine
Online: 9Now
Betting: Serbia $2.25, Spain $1.57
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Serbia has won the inaugural ATP Cup, defeating Spain in the doubles encounter after the singles matches had been split earlier in the evening. The night began well for Spain when Roberto Bautista Agut dealt with Dusan Lajovic quite comfortably in the opening singles match. Soon after, world number one Rafael Nadal took to the court, needing to knock off world number two Novak Djokovic to seal the cup for Spain. He could not do it and the tie went down to the doubles fixture and into the wee hours of the morning. In the end, it was the Serbians who prevailed in straight sets. Novak Djokovic was astonishing throughout the match and fittingly served out the final game of the match. The fans lifted the roof and the emotion on the faces of the victors said a lot about the success of the newest event on the schedule. For Spain it was not to be but today they were just not on the same level as Djokovic. Whilst Victor Troicki may have played his part in the win, it was the amazing presence of Djokovic that made all the difference in the 6-3 6-4 victory. Final Score Serbia 2 Spain 1
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Expert
Game, set and match. Serbia have done it!!!!! Serbia…….6...6 Spain.........3...4
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40-00 Three match points for Serbia. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...4
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30-00 A missed return has Serbia just two points away. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...4
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15-00 ACE down the tee from Djokovic. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...4
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Game Spain and Djokovic will serve for the ATP Cup. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...4
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40-15 Lopez serve volleys and wins the point. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...3
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30-15 Superb angle from the Serbs. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...3
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30-00 Great serving from the big man. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...3
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15-00 He starts with a solid serve. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...3
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Lopez serves to keep Spain in the match. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...3
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Game Serbia. What serving from Troicki. Serbia…….6...5 Spain.........3...3
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40-30 Huge serve from Troicki. Game point Serbia. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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30-30 An excellent return draws the error this time. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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30-15 Another great serve puts Serbia ahead. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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15-15 Djokovic gets a little cute at the net and fails to make the angle. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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15-00 Troicki with a lovely wide serve. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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Troicki to serve for Serbia. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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Game Spain after a game winning lob. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...3
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40-30 Spain with a chance to hold after a huge serve. Serbia…….6...4 Spain.........3...2