Legendary tennis figure Jimmy Connors has given his seal of approval to the exciting collaboration between Andrey Rublev and Marat Safin, drawing parallels to the successful partnership of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Following a series of three consecutive defeats after his triumph in Doha, Russian star Rublev has decided to shake things up for the clay season by enlisting Safin to join his team. Safin, the 2000 Wimbledon champion, known for his unpredictable playing style, is making his first official coaching appearance on the Tour with Rublev.
Connors, an eight-time Grand Slam champion, sees similarities between Rublev and Safin, highlighting their shared ability to navigate the highs and lows of a match. Drawing from his own experience, Connors expressed optimism about the potential chemistry between the two players, emphasizing the element of unpredictability that Safin brings to the table.
Drawing a comparison to Djokovic and Murray’s successful partnership, Connors encourages Rublev and Safin to embrace this new collaboration wholeheartedly, noting that the duo has nothing to lose by exploring the possibilities it presents. Despite Safin’s notorious temper during his playing days, the Russian tennis legend’s journey to two Grand Slam titles and the world No. 1 ranking positions him as a valuable mentor for Rublev as he aims to elevate his game to the next level.
