Facing one of the fastest players on tour, Daniil Medvedev used quickness and creativity to conjure around-the-net-post brilliance.
Watch the 6'6" Russian race to nearly the front row of the photo pit curling a forehand around the net peost then recover back to the middle of the court for a banging backhand to end a wild point against Diego Schwartzman in the ATP Cup quarterfinals in Sydney.
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The US Open finalist's eye-popping play prompted a smile from Russian captain Marat Safin.
Medvedev fought off Schwartzman 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 securing Russia's spot in the ATP Cup semifinals with a 3-0 sweep of Argentina.
Earlier, Karen Khachanov saved five of six break points decisioning Guido Pella 6-2, 7-6(4).