Daniil Medvedev beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st Paris Masters final

Daniil Medvedev won Paris Masters for first time by beating Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 Sunday for his eighth career title and third at a Masters event.

third-seeded Russian secured just his second win against fourth-seeded Zverev in seven matches, and his previous victory against imposing German was also in a Masters final last year in Shanghai.

battle between first-time finalists here and last two U.S. Open runners-up went with serve — and with break points — until Zverev broke Medvedev in 12th game to take opening set.

When Medvedev hit a forehand long on that point, Zverev let out a loud roar that pierced silence at a Bercy Arena left empty by coronavirus pandemic.

Medvedev's relentless accuracy from baseline induced a loose shot from Zverev in ninth game of second set when he hit long from back of court. Medvedev’s pinpoint returning is among best on ATP Tour, and that chipped away at Zverev's confidence as he won only 57% of points on first serve compared to 75% for Medvedev.

Medvedev held to love and clinched second set with his 13th ace, n took control when Zverev pded a weak forehand into net and was broken to love. After Zverev missed four break-point chances in next game, he was punished when Medvedev broke him for a 3-0 le.

Medvedev clinched victory on his second match point when Zverev double-faulted for third time in match. y could meet again at season-ending ATP Finals in London from v. 15-22.

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