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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Italian Open – Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – May 15, 2021 Russia’s Andrey Rublev in action during his quarter final match against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Italian Open – Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – May 15, 2021 Russia’s Andrey Rublev in action during his quarter final match against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Fans react to the Rublev’s message on social media
Andrey Rublev is quite active on social media as he loves to converse with his fans. The Russian tennis star also uses his platform to talk about various political and social issues. Notably, he recently delivered a message of peace that stated, “Peace Peace Peace, All we need” as he talked about the Russian ATP players, after his match in the ATP Finals.
A plethora of tennis fans took note of his message, as they mocked the All England Club’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players. Wimbledon took such a drastic decision due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Notably, fans criticized Wimbledon after taking note of Rublev’s message. One of the fans said, “A reminder that a good number of the Russian and Belarusian players have been speaking out like this the whole time. There’s an argument that calling for peace isn’t enough, but if you are surprised by this you haven’t been listening”
A reminder that a good number of the Russian and Belarusian players have been speaking out like this the whole time. There’s an argument that calling for peace isn’t enough, but if you are surprised by this you haven’t been listening https://t.co/RD1ClG9DQB
— abbiemc (@abbiemc) November 14, 2022
@Wimbledon this is who you ban? Rublev giving lessons to millions around the world
— Mia (@mementoo_vivere) November 14, 2022
Another fan said “you f*cking clowns!” in his furious rant on social media.
@Wimbledon Take a note , you fucking clowns!
— Kjaephoy (@PUNKYYtb) November 14, 2022
I hope he's made plans to spend the off season outside of Russia. https://t.co/pY7Opik2G7
— Rain Delays Play (@raindelaysplay) November 14, 2022
Meanwhile, one of the fans pointed toward the ban affecting the Russian players’ points on the tour.
Love him. Wrote on the camera “No war please” didn’t he, before it had started, yet was banned from Wimbledon, resulting in everyone else losing their points-as you know Jose!
— Susan (@Noleslam) November 14, 2022
Another tweeted, “Excluded from Wimbledon lets remember that” (Google Translate)
Escluso da Wimbledon ricordiamolo https://t.co/iplGBf4mJu
— Kalulianesimo 2027 (@Maldinulu) November 14, 2022
Stuff like this make the Wimbledon ban way more stupid.
— gecepe (@gecepe4) November 14, 2022
Rublev’s performance at the ATP Finals
The Russian tennis star has participated in the ATP World Tour Finals as he started the campaign against his compatriot, Daniil Medvedev. The former world No. 5 defeated Medvedev in a thrilling three-set match, 6-7(7) 6-3 7-6(7). Prior to the ATP Finals, Rublev also participated in the Paris Masters. However, despite his first-round victory at the tournament, Rublev was knocked out by the Danish tennis player, Holger Rune in the round of 16 of the Paris Masters.
Rublev will now play against the Serbian tennis star, Novak Djokovic in the Nitto ATP Finals group match.
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Tony Thomas