The ATP Cup is coming up thick and fast and some of the big names in the running in Australia are already in the country ahead of the tournament beginning which marks the start of the 2020 season.
It kicks off on 3rd January and Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev are among the players to arrive early. The Greek ace has began his training with his teammates; he will be one of the leading lights for Greece in a group which includes Canada, Australia and Germany.
https://twitter.com/StefTsitsipas/status/1210864379802968065
Medvedev and Karen Khachanov were on the same flight as each other; as the duo who will anchor Russia's hopes travel to Perth together. They will take on a weakened group of sorts; when they face Austria, Argentina and Poland in Group E.
https://twitter.com/karenkhachanov/status/1210722847552753664
Felix Auger-Aliassime wasted no time getting acclimatised in Australia; as he had a practice session at the Pat Rafter Arena early doors in Brisbane.
https://twitter.com/ATPCup/status/1210528730218557440
Speaking of Brisbane, Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils also known as GEMS are also in the country. Monfils will head up France's charge; while Svitolina is over to prepare for the Australian Open.
https://twitter.com/BrisbaneTennis/status/1210507516712325121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1210507516712325121&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennisworldusa.org%2Ftennis%2Fnews%2FTennis_Stories%2F82084%2Fgael-monfils-and-elina-svitolina-welcomed-in-brisbane%2F