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Rublev Ready To Live Up To Nadal's Praise

Hungry for more, Andrey Rublev’s first Grand Slam quarter-final is not enough. The #NextGenATP Russian is the first to admit he was dealt a lesson in his showdown with top seed Rafael Nadal on Thursday. But the 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 defeat only served to inspire the 19 year old to practise harder and “improve everything” for the next time they cross paths. And the praise was forthcoming from his Spanish conqueror. Nadal tipped the Russian to be among the next generation of players to taste success on the biggest stages. It was a compliment Rublev planned to take on board. “It's a big honour for me to hear this from him, and, I mean, now I have to prove that...

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Rublev Sets Nadal QF Clash

Sealed with a blistering forehand return winner, Andrey Rublev stormed into his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open on Monday as he upset ninth seed David Goffin 7-5, 7-6(5), 6-3. The #NextGenATP star advances to a blockbuster clash with World No. 1 Rafael Nadal, whom he has never faced before. "I'm just going to try to enjoy it and that's it," said Rublev of facing Nadal. "This is going to be a good challenge for me to see how far I am from the top players and how much more I need to work. So we'll see. "I would say [Nadal] has amazing legs. He has amazing defence. And for me, I have a good shots. I can...

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