The Russian won with a double 6-4, Djokovic next rival: “How do I prepare? You can only give your best with him”
On the day when tennis Italy was busy with the events concerning Matteo Berrettini and his injury, at the Nitto Atp Finals it was the day of the matches of the Green Group. After Novak Djokovic’s net success against rookie Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4, a round-the-clock result like his tennis today. Against the Greek number 3 in the world, in doubt until the last moment for his elbow problem, Rublev was impeccable, one break per set and off with the applause of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, in the stands applauding after visiting Novak Djokovic .
“I played very aggressive from the first game – said the Russian who trains in Spain with Fernando Vicente – I hit well and responded well. I really liked the atmosphere, I want to thank the public who missed us a lot during the pandemic. , so thanks for the support. ” Qualification for the Nitto Finals came in the first part of the season, while in the second it dropped a bit: “It’s true, I did very well at the beginning of the season then I was struggling especially off the pitch, but now I have started playing well again. “. The next rival will be Novak Djokovic, crowned number 1 in the world today for the seventh time: “How will I prepare? If you have to face one of the best players in history you have little to prepare: go on the pitch believing in yourself and hope that everything goes for the best”.
Tsitsi does not give up
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Disappointed the defeated Tsitsipas who however did not announce any forfeit following the still a bit sore elbow: “The score says the opposite but I think I played well, and I think I can express an even better tennis in the next few days”. In tomorrow’s next challenge, Tsitsipas will find Casper Ruud.
November 15, 2021 (change November 15, 2021 | 23:37)
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