“The bromance continues!”- Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev roll back years with childhood photo ahead of Dubai finals
It is going to be an another all-Russian encounter with both Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships 2023.
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Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev are good friends and they are an integral part of the winning Russian 2021 Davis Cup team. However, both the players have played against each other, too, in ATP and Grand Slam tournaments. The last meeting between the Russians was in the ATP Finals 2022.
Andrey Rublev won that match against his compatriot 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. They are going to meet again for the first time this season in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships 2023.
Meanwhile, Daniil Medevedev has shared an adorable photograph of him and Andrey Rublev during their teenage years.
“Even as kids we were suppperrrr excited to play each other,” his caption read.
Daniil Medvedev defeated 2023 Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final round of the tournament. Andrey Rublev on the other hand, knocked out Alexander Zverev in his semi-final round fixture. This fixture will be their seventh meeting of their respective careers.
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Social media is showering their love over the shared photograph
Daniil Medvedev is leading 4-2 against Andrey Rublev in their last six meetings. He is also in great form as he won back-to-back ATP tournaments before reaching the final of this tournament. He won the ATP Rotterdam Open beating Jannik Sinner in the final, and the Qatar Open beating Andy Murray in the final, respectively. If he wins this match against Andrey Rublev, it will be his third ATP title in less than three months.
However, Andrey Rublev too, has a few brilliant surprises up his sleeve. He has been exceptional in the last couple of seasons. He has registered maximum growth within this period and is currently ranked as World No.6, just a rank ahead of Daniil Medvedev, who is ranked as World No.7. Also, in their last two meetings, Andrey Rublev won both their matches.
The all-Russian final between Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2023 will be a lip-smacking encounter. Social media is also excited for this match. Here are a few reactions that came in.
“You were already two little champions,” the caption read in English. (Translated through Google Translate).
“And we always enjoy their matches, with a very good serve and excellent tennis. May the best win,” the caption read in English. (Translated through Google Translate).
The Dubai Tennis Championships is an ATP 500 event and is considered by many as an ideal preparation ground for the upcoming sunshine doubles in the USA. Hence, winning this tournament will be a mark of prestige for both the players. Also, the Russian players are expected to participate in both the Masters tournaments.
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