Andrey Rublev had a heartwarming interaction with a young fan at the 2023 Italian Open. Rublev is currently contesting the Masters 1000 tournament in Rome and has progressed to the third round. The Russian decided to spend his day off interacting with young aspiring tennis players as part of the tournament’s “Young Village” initiative. Fans thronged to get a glimpse of Rublev and a chance at displaying their talent in front of the Monte-Carlo Masters champion. The kids took turns hitting some rallies with the World No. 6.
Interaction with fans and young players
After the session’s conclusion, Rublev, who is known for going the extra mile when it comes to tending to fans, patiently signed autographs and interacted with them. One fan was overwhelmed to witness her idol in person and burst into tears after sharing a hug with Rublev. Noticing this, the 25-year-old went for another reassuring embrace, which made the fan’s day and delighted all others around them.
Andrey Rublev’s exceptional claycourt season
Andrey Rublev is having an exceptional claycourt season. The Russian, who had been yearning for a big title, started his 2023 red dirt campaign by lifting the biggest title of his career at the Monte-Carlo Masters. He followed his triumph with a runner-up finish at the ATP 250 Srpska Open, where he was the defending champion.
Italian Open preparations and upcoming clash
Before commencing his Italian Open campaign, Rublev contested the Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid. There, the 25-year-old went down against his longtime friend and doubles partner Karen Kachanov in the Round of 16. However, Rublev and Kachanov went all the way in the men’s doubles, clinching their maiden Masters 1000 title. Rublev, the sixth seed at the Italian Open, won his rain-delayed opening match in Rome against Alex Molcan in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to progress to the third round, where he will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
