ATP Cup 2021

[James P]

Looks like the format is 12 team, 4 group (2 RR rounds), followed by a SF and F over 5 days this year. The committed players looks like:

Team Seed	Team	#1	ATP Rank	#2	ATP Rank	#3	ATP Rank
1	Serbia​	Novak Djokovic​	1	Dušan Lajović​	26	Filip Krajinović​	31
2	Spain​	Rafael Nadal​	2	Roberto Bautista Agut​	13	Pablo Carreño Busta​	16
3	Austria​	Dominic Thiem​	3	Dennis Novak​	96	Jurij Rodionov​	144
4	Russia​	Daniil Medvedev​	4	Andrey Rublev​	8	Karen Khachanov​	20
5	Switzerland​	Roger Federer​	5	Stan Wawrinka​	18	Henri Laaksonen​	134
6	Greece​	Stefanos Tsitsipas​	6	Michail Pervolarakis​	456	Markos Kalovelonis​	728
7	Germany​	Alexander Zverev​	7	Jan-Lennard Struff​	36	Dominik Koepfer​	66
8	Argentina​	Diego Schwartzman​	9	Juan Martín del Potro​	22 (PR)	Guido Pella​	43
9	Italy​	Matteo Berrettini​	10	Fabio Fognini​	17	Lorenzo Sonego​	33
10	Japan​	Kei Nishikori​	10 (PR)	Yoshihito Nishioka​	56	Yuichi Sugita​	102
11	France​	Gaël Monfils​	11	Benoît Paire​	28	Ugo Humbert​	30
12 (WC)	Australia​	Alex de Minaur​	23	John Millman​	38	Nick Kyrgios​	45

Edit: I highly doubt that Del Potro is playing, so I guess this is speculative.

 

[socallefty]

If it were only singles, it looks like it would be between the Spaniards and the Russians as the favorites for the title. But with 1 doubles and 2 singles in each match, some of the other teams might do well too.

 

[tonylg]

If it were only singles, it looks like it would be between the Spaniards and the Russians as the favorites for the title. But with 1 doubles and 2 singles in each match, some of the other teams might do well too.

Rublev and Khachenov have played quite a lot of doubles together over the last few years.

 

[socallefty]

Rublev and Khachenov have played quite a lot of doubles together over the last few years.

Russia will be a strong threat no doubt as they can sweep many teams. If Nadal plays doubles, he can be a strong doubles pair with Lopez or PCB and he can carry Spain to victory also, especially if RBA or PCB are in good singles form. Last year, Djokovic won some key doubles with Troicki and carried Serbia to the title.

 

[Nostradamus]

Looks like the format is 12 team, 4 group (2 RR rounds), followed by a SF and F over 5 days this year. The committed players looks like:

Team Seed	Team	#1	ATP Rank	#2	ATP Rank	#3	ATP Rank
1	Serbia​	Novak Djokovic​	1	Dušan Lajović​	26	Filip Krajinović​	31
2	Spain​	Rafael Nadal​	2	Roberto Bautista Agut​	13	Pablo Carreño Busta​	16
3	Austria​	Dominic Thiem​	3	Dennis Novak​	96	Jurij Rodionov​	144
4	Russia​	Daniil Medvedev​	4	Andrey Rublev​	8	Karen Khachanov​	20
5	Switzerland​	Roger Federer​	5	Stan Wawrinka​	18	Henri Laaksonen​	134
6	Greece​	Stefanos Tsitsipas​	6	Michail Pervolarakis​	456	Markos Kalovelonis​	728
7	Germany​	Alexander Zverev​	7	Jan-Lennard Struff​	36	Dominik Koepfer​	66
8	Argentina​	Diego Schwartzman​	9	Juan Martín del Potro​	22 (PR)	Guido Pella​	43
9	Italy​	Matteo Berrettini​	10	Fabio Fognini​	17	Lorenzo Sonego​	33
10	Japan​	Kei Nishikori​	10 (PR)	Yoshihito Nishioka​	56	Yuichi Sugita​	102
11	France​	Gaël Monfils​	11	Benoît Paire​	28	Ugo Humbert​	30
12 (WC)	Australia​	Alex de Minaur​	23	John Millman​	38	Nick Kyrgios​	45

Edit: I highly doubt that Del Potro is playing, so I guess this is speculative.

There is NO date on this schedule. What days are they playing ? It only states 2021. that doesnt' help

 

[Krish0608]

Fedr

 

[Sparlingo]

Is Canada not playing?

 

[Waterwater]

Is Canada not playing?

Canada right now is only listed as alternate since Japan (Nishikori) get in with protected ranking and Australia as the home team

 

[Red Rick]

Fedr

For once I agree.

That's probably the main news?

I shamelessly liked ATP Cup last this year. Hope it's great again this year

 

[Nostradamus]

24 teams in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney from 1 to 10 January 2021 Yohoo

Starts next week. Can't wait

 

[tonylg]

24 teams in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney from 1 to 10 January 2021 Yohoo

Starts next week. Can't wait

Completely incorrect.

 

[James P]

Completely incorrect.

Maybe Nostradamus is making a prediction?

 

[James P]

It's actually 12 teams as noted in OP and is scheduled for 1-5 February for those clinically incapable of googling.

 

[Red Rick]

It's actually 12 teams as noted in OP and is scheduled for 1-5 February for those clinically incapable of googling.

You mad lad

I was literally just gonna ask.

 

[nounforcederrors]

We know Kei pulled out of Delray, and that his court appearances are iffy. What if he pulls out of the Cup? Would that ensure a spot for the Canadian team?

 

[James P]

Federer is already out.

 

[Tshooter]

 

[Larry Duff]

24 teams in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney from 1 to 10 January 2021 Yohoo

Starts next week. Can't wait

Thanks so much, Ill get my alarm set.

 

[Nostradamus]

Thanks so much, Ill get my alarm set.

only 3 days away, i can't wait

 

[nounforcederrors]

only 3 days away, i can't wait

Feb. 1-5. Not in three days.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Lets have Serbia vs Australia first round

 

[James P]

Doesn't look like ATP Cup 2020 results are wiped prior to ATP Cup 2021, so just like Australia and all tournaments before Indian Wells, it's a best of 2 years scenario.

 

[SecondToNone]

Doesn't look like ATP Cup 2020 results are wiped prior to ATP Cup 2021, so just like Australia and all tournaments before Indian Wells, it's a best of 2 years scenario.

Also in this year edition they award 500 points max.

 

[James P]

Also in this year edition they award 500 points max.

Djokovic doesn't have any reason to play this tournament. Not saying he won't, but he'd be better served even if excoriated for it to play in one of the warm up 250s.

 

[Boozyuzi]

Doesn't look like ATP Cup 2020 results are wiped prior to ATP Cup 2021, so just like Australia and all tournaments before Indian Wells, it's a best of 2 years scenario.

Thanks for that info... Do you know if the WTA are doing likewise? I guess they are..

 

[jarko111]

where is Croatia?

 

[James P]

It's located in the Balkan peninsula along the Adriatic sea.

 

[Goosehead]

i see antarctica have been denied entry again..

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the penguins will be upset.

 

[Nostradamus]

does this start tomorrow ?? i must watch this

 

[James P]

does this start tomorrow ?? i must watch this

Do you actually read the words in these threads or nah?

 

[Mainad]

No team UK! Can anything signify more how much British tennis depended on Andy Murray in the last decade?

 

[TennisIcon]

Djokovic doesn't have any reason to play this tournament. Not saying he won't, but he'd be better served even if excoriated for it to play in one of the warm up 250s.

He has to play doesn’t he. If he doesn’t play than Serbia can’t qualify.

 

[James P]

He has to play doesn’t he. If he doesn’t play than Serbia can’t qualify.

True, but neither he or Lajovic will gain any points.

 

[Larry Duff]

does this start tomorrow ?? i must watch this

Set your alarm it starts really early

 

[stringertom]

Am I reading the way this is set up is solely on the ranking of the country’s top player? If so, shouldn’t Switzerland bow out if fedr isn’t playing? Canada is not in even though Shapo is higher ranked than Wawrinka.

 

[James P]

They are out. This was posted prior to Federer's withdrawal. I think Canada was the next team up. It's all firmed up now.

 

[tonylg]

They are out. This was posted prior to Federer's withdrawal. I think Canada was the next team up. It's all firmed up now.

Shapo was great for Canada last year. I attended all but one of his matches and like Kyrgios, he seemed to thrive on the team atmosphere. Worst match was against deMinaur and that still wasn't bad.

 

[Larry Duff]

@Nostradamus So who ended up winning this

 

[Nostradamus]

@Nostradamus So who ended up winning this

i don't know but i think from what i heard, federer won

 

[I Am Finnish]

I think spain will win

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Wait fed is playing this? Or has he withdrawn?


god im a sh*tty fed fan these days i dont even keep up to date. how are the kids

 

[aldeayeah]

where is Croatia?

in Finland

 

[aldeayeah]

Wait fed is playing this? Or has he withdrawn?


god im a sh*tty fed fan these days i dont even keep up to date. how are the kids

Unless he intends to play from the comfort of his Swiss palace, no he isn't

 

[stringertom]

Wait fed is playing this? Or has he withdrawn?


god im a sh*tty fed fan these days i dont even keep up to date. how are the kids

Check out the OP date; it precedes the fedr decision to opt out. Switzerland is out; Canada is in.

 

[Nostradamus]

Where are all the pros ?? i want to see them play,,,, are they all hiding ?

 

[octobrina10]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1352192339561730050

 

[James P]

Tomorrow!

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

Imo Russia has the easiest group

 

[James P]

ATP Cup Draw is out!

Group A:

Nation	#1	#2	#3	#4
Serbia	Djokovic	Lajovic	Krajinovic	Cacic
Germany	Zverev	Struff	Krawietz	Mies
Canada	Shapovalov	Raonic	Diez	Polansky

Group B:

Nation	#1	#2	#3	#4
Spain	Nadal	Bautista Agut	Carreno Busta	Granollers
Greece	Tsitsipas	Pervolarakis	Kalovelonis	other Tsitsipas
Australia	De Minaur	Millman	Peers	Saville

Group C:

Nation	#1	#2	#3	#4
Austria	Thiem	Novak	Oswald	Weissborn
Italy	Berrettini	Fognini	Bolelli	Vavassori
France	Monfils	Paire	Mahut	Roger-Vasellin

Group D:

Nation	#1	#2	#3	#4
Russia	Medvedev	Rublev	Karatsev	Donskoy
Argentina	Schwartzman	Pella	Zeballos	Gonzalez
Japan	Nishikori	Nishioka	McLachlan	Matsui