Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated victory over fellow ATP Finals debutant Daniil Medvedev like he had won the title on Monday as he finally snapped a jinx against his Russian bogeyman.

Tsitsipas, the first Greek player to qualify for the season-ender, had lost all five previous matches against Medvedev but he turned the tables in impressive fashion.

His 7-6(5) 6-4 win leaves the swashbuckling 21-year-old well-placed to challenge for a place in the semi-finals and the fact that he beat U.S. Open runner-up Medvedev appears to have made his O2 Arena bow extra sweet.

With contrasting styles and feisty demeanours both are tipped to win Grand Slam titles and the fact there appears to be 'bad chemistry' between them bodes well for the box office.

"It means more than extra. It's a victory that I craved for a long time now, and it's great that I came in at this moment," world number six Tsitsipas, told reporters.

"He's a tough player. He's a very difficult player to face. He's not giving you an easy time when you're out on the court. So it definitely means a lot."

Medvedev, 23, went on an incredible streak after Wimbledon this year, reaching six successive finals including at Flushing Meadow where he extended <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atp-finals-alexander-zverev-tastes-first-victory-over-rafael-nadal-261539">Rafael Nadal</a> in a five-set thriller.

His form has cooled since then and although he raised his level against Tsitsipas the momentum was always with the Greek whose free-flowing, all-court style proved popular with the large afternoon crowd in London.

Playing the more adventurous tennis, Tsitsipas earned a set point in the opening tiebreak with a nerveless volley onto the sideline and converted when Medvedev netted a forehand.

World number four Medvedev saved three break points at 3-3 in the second but an error of judgement at 4-4 gave Tsitsipas another break point chance which this time he converted.

Tsitsipas claimed victory with a smash.

Medvedev played down suggestions that losing to Tsitsipas for the first time stung more, saying he was happy with the way he played after some poor form in the lead-up.

"He was better today, but I felt like I was missing some things," Medvedev said. "That would frustrate me against any other opponent. Of course, I wanted to make it even bigger head-to-head, but it's the way it is."

With fans and media craving new rivalries to carry the game forward when the sun sets on the golden age of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atp-finals-federer-up-against-it-after-thiem-defeat-261316">Roger Federer</a>, Nadal and Novak Djokovic, it is understandable that any potential bad blood between players is seized upon.

Tsistipas was asked outright why he does not like Medvedev.

"That's a strong statement, I never said I don't like him," he said before describing an incident in a match against Medvedev in Miami last year when words were exchanged.

"I mean, our chemistry definitely isn't the best that you can find on the tour," he said. "It just happens with people that it's not that you can just like everyone.

"It's not that I hate him. I guess as he said, we will not go to dinner together. I respect him, for sure."

Later in the Andre Agassi group world number one Rafael Nadal faces defending champion Alexander Zverev.

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated victory over fellow ATP Finals debutant Daniil Medvedev like he had won the title on Monday as he finally snapped a jinx against his Russian bogeyman.

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated victory over fellow ATP Finals debutant Daniil Medvedev like he had won the title on Monday as he finally snapped a jinx against his Russian bogeyman. Tsitsipas, the first Greek player to qualify for the season-ender, had lost all five previous matches against Medvedev but he turned the tables in impressive fashion. His 7-6(5) 6-4 win leaves the swashbuckling 21-year-old well-placed to challenge for a place in the semi-finals and the fact that he beat U.S. Open runner-up Medvedev appears to have made his O2 Arena bow extra sweet. With contrasting styles and feisty demeanours both are tipped to win Grand Slam titles and the fact there appears to be 'bad chemistry' between them bodes well for the box office. "It means more than extra. It's a victory that I craved for a long time now, and it's great that I came in at this moment," world number six Tsitsipas, told reporters. "He's a tough player. He's a very difficult player to face. He's not giving you an easy time when you're out on the court. So it definitely means a lot." Medvedev, 23, went on an incredible streak after Wimbledon this year, reaching six successive finals including at Flushing Meadow where he extended Rafael Nadal in a five-set thriller. His form has cooled since then and although he raised his level against Tsitsipas the momentum was always with the Greek whose free-flowing, all-court style proved popular with the large afternoon crowd in London. Playing the more adventurous tennis, Tsitsipas earned a set point in the opening tiebreak with a nerveless volley onto the sideline and converted when Medvedev netted a forehand. World number four Medvedev saved three break points at 3-3 in the second but an error of judgement at 4-4 gave Tsitsipas another break point chance which this time he converted. Tsitsipas claimed victory with a smash. Medvedev played down suggestions that losing to Tsitsipas for the first time stung more, saying he was happy with the way he played after some poor form in the lead-up. "He was better today, but I felt like I was missing some things," Medvedev said. "That would frustrate me against any other opponent. Of course, I wanted to make it even bigger head-to-head, but it's the way it is." With fans and media craving new rivalries to carry the game forward when the sun sets on the golden age of Roger Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic, it is understandable that any potential bad blood between players is seized upon. Tsistipas was asked outright why he does not like Medvedev. "That's a strong statement, I never said I don't like him," he said before describing an incident in a match against Medvedev in Miami last year when words were exchanged. "I mean, our chemistry definitely isn't the best that you can find on the tour," he said. "It just happens with people that it's not that you can just like everyone. "It's not that I hate him. I guess as he said, we will not go to dinner together. I respect him, for sure." Later in the Andre Agassi group world number one Rafael Nadal faces defending champion Alexander Zverev.

ATP Finals: Tsitsipas gets win he craved over Medvedev

Russian fifth seed Daniil&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;was fined $9,000&nbsp;on Saturday by the US Open after his unsportsmanlike remarks and obscene gesture in a Friday night triumph.

Medvedev&nbsp;defeated Spain's Feliciano Lopez to reach the fourth round of the year's last Grand Slam tournament at Flushing Meadows.

He was issued a code violation early in the match for tossing a towel.

As he later walked to his chair,&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;lifted his middle finger to the side of his head away from the view of the chair umpire but not from stadium cameras, which showed the image on the stadium video screen.

While he was not issued a violation, the umpire only having seen the image on replay,&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;drew boos from the crowd the remainder of the night.

He later said the hostile atmosphere inspired him to victory.&nbsp;

Medvedev&nbsp;was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $4,000 for his obscene gesture.

"It was tough. I was in the heat of the moment and started losing the momentum. I don't really remember but I paid for it the whole match after,"&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;said after the match.

It marked the third consecutive match with a fine for&nbsp;Medvedev, who was docked $7,500 from his first match and $2,500 from his second.

Even after subtracting $19,000 in fines,&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;will still pocket at least $261,000 in prize money by reaching the last 16 on the New York hardcourts.

Medvedev&nbsp;said he apologized to Lopez and his coach after the match, insisting his meltdown was in no way related to his opponent.

Asked whether the New York crowd would forgive him before his next match Sunday against German qualifier Dominik Koepfer,&nbsp;Medvedev&nbsp;replied he wasn't sure.

"What I can say is that I'm working on myself and hopefully I will be better next time," he said.

Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev was fined $9,000 on Saturday by the US Open after his unsportsmanlike remarks and obscene gesture in a Friday night triumph. Medvedev defeated Spain's Feliciano Lopez to reach the fourth round of the year's last Grand Slam tournament at Flushing Meadows.

Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev was fined $9,000 on Saturday by the US Open after his unsportsmanlike remarks and obscene gesture in a Friday night triumph. Medvedev defeated Spain's Feliciano Lopez to reach the fourth round of the year's last Grand Slam tournament at Flushing Meadows. He was issued a code violation early in the match for tossing a towel. As he later walked to his chair, Medvedev lifted his middle finger to the side of his head away from the view of the chair umpire but not from stadium cameras, which showed the image on the stadium video screen. While he was not issued a violation, the umpire only having seen the image on replay, Medvedev drew boos from the crowd the remainder of the night. He later said the hostile atmosphere inspired him to victory. Medvedev was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $4,000 for his obscene gesture. "It was tough. I was in the heat of the moment and started losing the momentum. I don't really remember but I paid for it the whole match after," Medvedev said after the match. It marked the third consecutive match with a fine for Medvedev, who was docked $7,500 from his first match and $2,500 from his second. Even after subtracting $19,000 in fines, Medvedev will still pocket at least $261,000 in prize money by reaching the last 16 on the New York hardcourts. Medvedev said he apologized to Lopez and his coach after the match, insisting his meltdown was in no way related to his opponent. Asked whether the New York crowd would forgive him before his next match Sunday against German qualifier Dominik Koepfer, Medvedev replied he wasn't sure. "What I can say is that I'm working on myself and hopefully I will be better next time," he said.

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