Andrey Rublev was all class after struggling a shock defeat to Dusan Lajovic within the Banja Luka closing as he actually congratulated the Serb on his large day. Rublev, seeded at No 2, was the favourite to beat Lajovic within the Banja Luka however the Serb pulled off a shock 6-3 4-6 6-4 win.
Rublev, who was the defending champion on the event, stated Lajovic deserved to win his first title since 2019. “Congrats to Dusan. You’re buddy and one of many nicest folks I’ve met exterior of tennis.
I understand how a lot you struggled. We’ve been speaking quite a bit about these issues. I’m pleased you probably did wonderful in entrance of house crowd and your loved ones. You deserve it,” Rublev informed Lajovic, by way of The Tennis Letter.
Rublev on shedding to Lajovic: “Congrats to Dusan.
You’re buddy & 1 of the nicest folks I’ve met exterior of tennis. I understand how a lot you struggled. We’ve been speaking quite a bit about these issues. I’m pleased you probably did wonderful in entrance of house crowd & your loved ones.
You deserve it” pic.twitter.com/DEll9G5jLg — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 23, 2023
Lajovic additionally had an aesthetic message for Rublev
Lajovic was additionally all class when addressing Rublev as he even apologized to the Russian for beating him within the Banja Luka closing.
“I want to congratulate Andrey on one other nice week, the final two weeks have been wonderful for you. Congrats Andrey. I’m sorry for as we speak. Thanks for taking part in such match with me as we speak and I hope to see you in another closing once more,” Lajovic stated.
Dusan Lajovic to Andrey Rublev: “I want to congratulate Andrey on one other nice week, the final 2 weeks have been wonderful for you. Congrats Andrey. I’m sorry for as we speak. Thanks for taking part in such match with me as we speak & I hope to see you in another closing once more” pic.twitter.com/PdX0YtdMYg — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 23, 2023
Lajovic, 32, now has two ATP titles in his assortment.
Lajovic’s first ATP title got here in 2019 Umag, when he defeated Attila Balasz within the closing. After successful Banja Luka, Lajovic admitted that he did not actually count on to win all of it. “Final time I used to be in an ATP closing was 4 years in the past.
I’ve been via quite a bit since then, many ups and downs. This was in all probability probably the most surprising factor for me. However I nonetheless believed in myself despite the fact that I didn’t have the very best final yr,” Lajovic stated.
Dusan Lajovic on beating Andrey Rublev: “Final time I used to be in an ATP closing was 4 years in the past.
I’ve been via quite a bit since then, many ups & downs. This was in all probability probably the most surprising factor for me. However I nonetheless believed in myself despite the fact that I didn’t have the very best final yr” pic.twitter.com/eOmI2N7Xkl — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 23, 2023
Lajovic entered the week in Banja Luka ranked at No 70. Following his win, Lajovic improved to No 40.
