WATCH: Being snubbed for months due to his Russian nationality, Andrey Rublev SOBS uncontrollably after losing Banja Luka Open final

Andrey Rublev, the in-form Russian tennis player, was left in tears after suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the Srpska Open on Sunday. Rublev was up against Dusan Lajovic in the final, who had already caused a stir by knocking out the world number one, Novak Djokovic, in the quarterfinals.

Rublev, who had been in sensational form coming into the tournament, was expected to take home the title. However, Dusan Lajovic had other plans and managed to stun the world number eight by winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. The Serbian player, ranked 70th in the world, managed to break Rublev’s eight-match winning streak, which began with his triumph at the Monte-Carlo Masters last week.

The defeat proved to be too much for Rublev, who was seen breaking down in tears on his bench after the match. It was a tough loss for the Russian, who had been playing some of the best tennis of his career in recent weeks. Fans all over the world expressed their sympathies for Rublev on social media, with many commending him for his incredible performances in the lead-up to the final.

Despite the defeat, Rublev can hold his head high knowing that he has been in terrific form in recent weeks. He will now turn his attention to the upcoming Madrid Open, where he will look to bounce back and continue his rise up the world rankings.

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Novak Djokovic applauds fellow Serb Dusan Lajovic’s Srpska Open victory against Andrey Rublev

Dusan Lajovic‘s remarkable run at the Srpska Open in Banja Luka came to a fitting end on Sunday, as the Serbian player claimed his second career ATP singles title. Lajovic had to go through four top-10 seeded players, including world number one Novak Djokovic, to reach the final. His win over Djokovic in the quarterfinals was particularly impressive, considering the 22-time Grand Slam winner’s dominance in the sport.

In the final, Lajovic faced the in-form Andrey Rublev, who had been on an eight-match winning streak. The match was a closely fought contest, with Lajovic eventually coming out on top with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory after two hours and 32 minutes. The win was a huge moment for Lajovic, who had not won an ATP singles title since 2019.

After the match, a video surfaced online of Novak Djokovic applauding his compatriot’s victory with a smile on his face. The gesture was a testament to the camaraderie between the two Serbian players.

Lajovic’s triumph at the Srpska Open is a huge boost for Serbian tennis, with the country now boasting two of the top players in the world. Djokovic, who has been a dominant force in men’s tennis for over a decade, is now joined by Lajovic in the upper echelons of the sport.

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