Andrey Rublev claims British government blocked Daniil Medvedev from Laver Cup

World . 9 ranked tennis player Andrey Rublev is making headlines for his revelations involving compatriot Daniil Medvedev, in relation to latter’s participation in Laver Cup 2022. As reported by Mirror, Russian tennis star claimed Medvedev was blocked from playing in Laver Cup by British government. Laver Cup 2022 was held at O2 Arena last month, which marked final ATP event appearance for 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. 

tournament concluded on September 25 at O2 Arena in London, with Team World winning tournament by 13-8 against Team Europe. While Team Europe featured superstars like vak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Stefas Tsitsipas and Casper Rudd, Team World featured stars like Felix Auger-Alliassime, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Jack Sock, among ors. Meanwhile, Medvedev, who was world . 2 at that time, reportedly received invitation to Laver Cup 2022.

'y hinted that it probably won’t work': Andrey Rublev

However, as reported by Marca, Rublev claimed that British government officials hinted that Medvedev won’t be permitted to compete in tournament because of ban on Russian players in UK since May this year.  On being asked if he received any call for Laver Cup, Rublev said, “ but I kw that Daniil – yes. But re is also British government, and y hinted that it probably won’t work.” sanctions were issued against Russian players after President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s military forces to invade Ukraine. 

Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev eye spots in Astana Open final

Following government’s guideline, Wimbledon Championships organizers banned players from Russia, including Medvedev to participate in grand slam tournament. Alongside Medvedev, Rublev and or big Russian stars were also barred from Wimbledon. This resulted in tennis governing bodies ATP and WTA stripping Wimbledon of ranking points. 

Meanwhile, Medvedev earned an ecstatic 6-1, 6-1 win over Roberto Bautista Agusta on Friday to fix his place in semi-final of Astana Open 2022 against 21-time Grand Slam champion vak Djokovic. On or hand, Rublev is up against Tsitsipas in or semi-final. players will compete for a place in final on Saturday.