Teen's Crush on Partner Revealed After U.S. Open Win

In a remarkable turn of events at the U.S. Open, teenage tennis player Mirra Andreeva disclosed a personal secret following her and Andrey Rublev's advancement to the semifinals. Andreeva confessed during an on-court interview that she used to have a crush on her mixed doubles partner, Rublev. She affectionately described playing with him as a "dream come true," a sentiment that was met with a warm hug from Rublev as the crowd applauded.

The revelation, made by the 19-year-old Andreeva, pertained to a crush she experienced around the ages of 15 or 16, indicating the romantic admiration has since passed. The Russian duo has demonstrated strong performance in the tournament, securing their semifinal berth after winning two challenging matches that both went to match tiebreakers. Their journey included a victory over Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, followed by a close win against Diana Shnaider and Casper Ruud.

When asked about her past admiration for Rublev, Andreeva highlighted his distinctive red hair and his perceived kindness, despite his occasional on-court outbursts. She mentioned hearing positive accounts of his character from others. Rublev, 28, responded to Andreeva's confession with a lighthearted remark, humorously comparing her past crush to a phase of "stupid things" that one experiences before developing mature taste. He acknowledged Andreeva's positive influence on his game, noting his progression to the semifinals at a major tournament.