When asked about the GOAT of volleys, Rublev replied, “Rogelio.” The interviewer wasn’t sure what the Russian meant and said “who?” Rublev had to explain that he was referring to Roger Federer and called him “Maestro Rogelio.”
Describing Federer’s volleying skills, Rublev used his hand to mimick how the 20-time Grand Slam champion plays the stroke.
In the same interview, Rublev also disclosed that Dominic Thiem, Rafael Nadal, and Daniil Medvedev are the three “GOATs of football addicts.”
But while he believes that Thiem and especially Nadal have “really great skills in football,” Medvedev is “horrible” when it comes to playing the sport.
Andrey Rublev has beaten Roger Federer and Daniil Medvedev in Cincinnati
Andrey Rublev and Roger Federer have squared off against each other just once at the 2019 Cincinnati Masters. Interestingly, the Russian, who was a qualifier in Cincinnati, defeated the 20-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets.
Rublev has not fared well against his compatriot Medvedev. His only victory against the World No. 2 also came in Cincinnati in 2021, when he fought back from a set down to battle past Medvedev in the semifinals. Medvedev has won all four of their other encounters, including a straight-sets win in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Australian Open.
Andrey Rublev will take on Felix Auger-Aliassime in the finals of the Open 13 in Marseille on Sunday and will be eyeing his ninth title on the ATP tour.
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