The season ended in epic fashion with Daniil Medvedev coming out victorious at the season-ending event in London. It was a week full of excitement that wrapped up a twelve-year ATP Finals run in London with a bang.

These are the Top 5 Photos from Sunday's final. (All photos from Getty Images)

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Exciting times ahead

Thiem is no stranger to reaching the final round of key events, despite having to face Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. However, the Austrian had never won a major title until this year's US Open and he believes exciting days are ahead for the sport.

“The next few years, the Big Three still will play for every big title, but I guess there’s still going to be a time when those guys will retire—I don’t know, in three, four, five years,” Thiem said following his final match in London. "And then, I guess, we will be the favorites for all the big titles. For tennis, some exciting times are coming ahead.”

Top 5 Photos 11/23:
Medvedev finishes 
2020 off in style

Top 5 Photos 11/23: Medvedev finishes 2020 off in style

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2

A new generation

To reach the championship match, Thiem knocked out 17-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 1 Djokovic, while Medvedev edged past another Big Three member Nadal.

“An amazing accomplishment for a new generation," Medvedev said in his post-match presser. “It’s super for tennis. We are starting to ... (make) our marks.”

Top 5 Photos 11/23:
Medvedev finishes 
2020 off in style

Top 5 Photos 11/23: Medvedev finishes 2020 off in style

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Medvedev is the man in London

The Russian erased a set deficit against Thiem to post a 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 score, picking up his biggest title to date. Medvedev also knocked out the Top 3-ranked players in the same tournament, the first player in thirteen years to achieve that feat.

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Top 5 Photos 11/23:
Medvedev finishes 
2020 off in style

Top 5 Photos 11/23: Medvedev finishes 2020 off in style

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Bookend champions for Russia

The last time a Russian singles player claimed the prestigious year-end event title was back in 2009, when former world No. 3 Nikolay Davydenko defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the first edition hosted at The O2 Arena. Medvedev was jokingly called Davydenko earlier this year by Andrey Rublev during an edition of Tennis United.

Top 5 Photos 11/23:
Medvedev finishes 
2020 off in style

Top 5 Photos 11/23: Medvedev finishes 2020 off in style

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5

Ten in a row

The 24-year-old ends his season on the highest of notes. Not only did he finish a career-best No. 4, but Medvedev also ended the year on a ten-match winning streak. The 2019 US Open finalist triumphed at the Paris Masters prior to his stunning run in London.

Top 5 Photos 11/23:
Medvedev finishes 
2020 off in style

Top 5 Photos 11/23: Medvedev finishes 2020 off in style