Lengthy-time associates Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev have been voted because the Followers’ Favorite doubles staff within the 2023 ATP Awards. The duo captured its maiden staff title on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion in Madrid and have been semi-finalists in Beijing.

“I simply need to say an enormous due to you guys for voting for me and Karen,” mentioned Rublev. “For us it means loads. Thanks a lot yet another time. See you quickly, pleased new 12 months.”

Khachanov and Rublev had energetic fan assist all through the season, together with in Madrid after they earned Match Tie-break wins in 4 of their 5 matches en path to the trophy. Identified for the highly effective baseline video games, Khachanov and Rublev additionally received followers’ hearts over with fixed power and frequent smiles on the doubles court docket.

Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov share amusing on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion in Rome.” />
^{Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov share amusing on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion in Rome. Credit score: Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour}
Khachanov and Rublev additionally met twice this season on the singles court docket. Rublev received their third-round match in Monte-Carlo en path to his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title, however three weeks later Khachanov earned revenge within the Madrid fourth spherical. 

Winners for the 2023 ATP Awards will likely be introduced all through the approaching week.