Federer loses against Rublev in Cincinnati

Courageous Andrei Rublev ousted Roger Federer of the third round of the Cincinnati Masters after winning 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday.

Rublef, a qualifying rookie, broke the third seed of the first two services, winning 81% of his first serve and surprising in over an hour.

The 21-year-old did not have tears in his eyes after his biggest win.

"It's a great feeling to play against a legend like Roger and in front of all supporters who support him until the end," he told ESPN on the pitch.

"I hope this feeling will be repeated someday." Today, I have tried to do my best and think about my need to fight on all points up to the next day. the end, no matter what happens. "

The victory ensured a purely Russian clash in the quarter-finals with ninth-seeded Daniel Medvedev.