It was Andrey Rublev\u2019s first time in Belgrade and he is travelling from the Serbian capital to Moscow with a trophy awarded to the winner of the Serbia Open. Despite the fact that he defeated the top seed and the people\u2019s favourite, the audience at the Centre Court broke into an applause for the world No. 8 so loud that it could be heard echoing outside Belgrade.<\/p>\n
The young Russian has earned the ovations for his tennis. His game was constant during the tournament, he did not lose focus and we are sure that his stay in Serbia will only bring back fond memories in the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe final match was a little of everything but essentially I played well. It\u2019s clear that it was not Novak\u2019s best tennis. He played more at a medium level. Generally speaking, it was a mentally challenging match. \u0110okovi\u0107 is one of the best players in the world. I hope we\u2019ll have an
\nopportunity to meet again for a rematch.\u201d<\/p>\n
The audience greeted Rublev\u2019s tennis with an applause and this win will certainly serve as a confidence boost for the rest of the season on clay and his participation in Paris.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really a special feeling to win a title here. I thank audience for their support to all the players at the tournament. We have had their support throughout the week and it means a lot us to be playing in front of full stands. We are grateful and I hope I\u2019ll play here next year as
\nwell.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rublev knew that he could not relax, not even when he had a 3:0 lead in the third set.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u0110okovi\u0107 has made many comebacks after he lost the first set. I knew I had to be focused. I broke his serve in the third set and had a 3:0 lead. I noticed that Novak was tired and thought that I might win. However, I could not really relax because you never know when he could make a comeback. Anyhow, it is always a pleasure to play in front of full stands. I knew it would be a difficult match and that the audience would support Novak. It\u2019s only natural. It\u2019s his tournament and his town.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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