MOSCOW, Jan 2 The Russian men's team defeated France in the first round of the group The ATP Cup in Sydney, Australia, with a prize pool of $ 10 million, ended 2-1 in favor of the Russians. In singles, Roman Safiullin beat Artur Riderknekh — 2: 6, 7: 5, 6: 3. Daniil Medvedev lost to Yugo Umber — 7: 6 (7: 5), 5: 7, 6: 7 (2: 7). In doubles Medvedev and Safiullin defeated Fabrice Martin and Edouard Roger-Vasselin — 6: 4, 6: 4. The Russians and the French play in Group B, in addition to them, the teams of Italy and Australia play in the quartet. The Russians will play their next match with the Australians on January 4. The ATP Cup is being held for the third time, the current winners are the Russians.
