Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has left fans split after brutally refusing to take part in a mid-match TV interview with ESPN at the US Open.
TV broadcasters are often searching for new ways to innovate their coverage, and this year’s mixed doubles tournament at Flushing Meadows included brief chats with the players during their breaks in play.
That is, unless you’re Rublev, who caused an awkward moment with American player-turned-analyst Sam Querrey on Wednesday night.
In a clip which has now gone viral on social media, Querrey can be seen approaching Rublev and his mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva midway through their eventual
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