AFP, PERTH, AustraliaEmerging youngster Casper Ruud yesterday notched the biggest victory of his career after beating big-serving John Isner to spearhead Norway’s stunning upset over the US on the first day of the inaugural ATP Cup. He saved two match points in the second set and weathered 33 aces from Isner, after Taylor Fritz thrashed Viktor Durasovic 6-2, 6-2 in the opening match in Perth. He saved two match points in a see-sawing set before finally converting on his fifth attempt to keep Norway alive. 32 Fritz gave the heavily favored US a perfect start with a commanding victory over Durasovic in 61 minutes. The match was played under the roof due to unusually cool and damp morning conditions in Perth.

Source: Taipei Times January 03, 2020 15:56 UTC