Russia's Two-Headed Monster; Australian Open Draw Preview

By Julie Bird

Two-Headed Monster

Usually you'd expect to see a two-headed monster coming, but not with these two. Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev are unassuming and amicable off the court. They are both lean, and not physically intimidating. But on court, they are deadly opponents — call them fire and ice. It was clear that Russia, the only country with two Top 10 singles players, would be dangerous at this year’s ATP Cup. With Medvedev and Rublev, it has more than lived up to those expectations.