After eliminating No. 7 Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals Tuesday, Djokovic was asked during his on-court interview what it feels like to constantly be the player every else is focused on trying to beat.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/07/is-novak-djokovic-the-favorite-at-wimbledon-of-course-he-is/

Asked about whether freshness is a key aspect of the results, Rublev said: “I think they feel okay because Carlos, he didn’t play now since Shanghai so for sure he’s fresh.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1830983/Paris-Masters-LIVE-Novak-Djokovic-Holger-Rune-Carlos-Alcaraz-Tsitsipas

A troublesome hamstring injury threatened to derail his title hopes, but he appeared to recover in the second week of the tournament, not dropping a single set against Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Tommy Paul or even Tsitsipas in the final.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1727929/Australian-Open-Novak-Djokovic-title-win-celebrations-hamstring-injury-next-tournament

Bautista Agut faces another Russian opponent, Andrey Rublev, in the semifinals after Rublev converted his fifth match point against Tallon Griekspoor to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and end a seven-match win streak for Griekspoor, the Libema Open winner.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/06/jannik-sinner-retires-from-match-with-an-injured-adductor-muscle-at-halle-open/

Bautista Agut faces another Russian opponent, Andrey Rublev, in the semifinals after Rublev converted his fifth match point against Tallon Griekspoor to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and end a seven-match win streak for Griekspoor, the Libema Open winner.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/06/jannik-sinner-retires-from-match-with-an-injured-adductor-muscle-at-halle-open/

But there appears to have been a shift in Djokovic's condition in the previous rounds having demolished both Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1727055/Novak-Djokovic-doctor-Cristiano-Ronaldo-Australian-Open-hamstring-injury

“Every time when he had a chance, this little chance,” Rublev said, “he (made) them.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/07/11/wimbledon-elina-svitolina-ousts-no-1-iga-swiatek-to-reach-semifinals/

Fifth-seeded Rublev, recipient of a first-round bye, rallied to beat Spaniard Jaume Munar 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in their second-round tie.

Source: https://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-labours-to-win-stefanos-tsitsipas-advances-in-monte-carlo-3940297

He struggled with some injury problems at the start of the tournament but bounced back this week with dominant displays against Alex De Minaur, Andrey Rublev, and Tommy Paul.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/australian-open-final/

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden fell short of winning the Madrid Open men’s doubles title, crashing to the Russian pair of Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev in a hard-fought final here on Saturday.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/madrid-open-indias-rohan-bopanna-loses-in-the-mens-doubles-final/

“In the end we had a great match and I am pleased with the win,” said Rublev, who now trails Fritz 4-3 overall.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/04/rublev-reaches-monte-carlo-final-again-sinner-faces-rune/

It was the first time Hurkacz had dropped serve at these Championships and it proved enough to see the 23-time grand slam champion through to a meeting with Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev in the last eight.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-hubert-hurkac-wimbledon-2023-b2373021.html

Let’s use our winnings from Rublev beating Jack Draper 3-1 to back Medvedev to win by the same margin at 14/5 with Ladbrokes and Coral.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/05/no-expectations-for-rugby-world-cup-glory-as-england-limp-into-tournament-19448865/

Medvedev was so overpowering on Monday that Rublev fell to the ground while at the net late in the second set as he attempted to fend off his friend’s heavy groundstrokes — then covered his face with his hands in despair.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/alcaraz-loses-to-zverev-in-his-atp-finals-debut-medvedev-soundly-beats-good-friend-rublev/

Novak Djokovic remains on track for his 10th Australian Open crown after returning to his imperious best and although Andrey Rublev is not looking forward to Wednesday’s quarter-final clash, he is still hoping to stop the Serbian’s title charge.

Source: https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/explainer-novak-djokovics-successful-return-to-australia

Rublev had already slammed his racket to the ground during the opening game of the second set.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/16/rublev-bloodies-himself-with-racket-during-loss-to-alcaraz-at-atp-finals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rublev-bloodies-himself-with-racket-during-loss-to-alcaraz-at-atp-finals

Rublev is now 1-5 against the world No 1 and pushed him all the way to the wire this evening before falling short.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1831403/Paris-Masters-LIVE-Novak-Djokovic-Holger-Rune-Andrey-Rublev

Rublev leaned back on his sideline chair as if he would rather be anywhere else.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5536533/aryna-sabalenka-soon-to-be-new-no-1-cruises-into-u-s-open-semifinals/

Rublev was aiming to continue his impressive record at the ATP 250 hard-court event, having reached the final in 2018 and won the title in 2020.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/qatar-open-lehecka-upsets-rublev-to-seal-semifinal-spot/

Russian tennis players Andrey Rublev and Daria Kasatkina have spoken out against the war in recent years.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/67827756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA