Memories of Early Affections: Kudermetova Reflects on Rublevs Attention

The 28-year-old Russian tennis player **Veronika Kudermetova** opened up about her relationship with fellow countryman **Andrey Rublev**. Both athletes took their initial steps in the world of professional sports together.

**»I know that many boys pursued you during your junior years. A lot of them were interested in you, including Andrey Rublev. Don’t deny it!»**
**»I don’t really remember that time. There may have been some crushes, but…»**

**»Did he ever give you a Valentine’s Day card?»**
**»No, he didn’t give me anything. He did invite me to his birthday party.»**

**»Believe me, that’s already something…»**
**»I even recall what I gave him. Back then, these photo frames that automatically changed pictures were coming out, kind of like an iPad now. I’m not sure how you load the pictures onto them, but I did gift him one of those frames.»**

**»And did you put your photos in there?»**
**»I didn’t add that bonus,»** said Kudermetova in an interview with BB Tennis.