Andrey Rublev Opens Up on Mental Health and On-Court Outbursts
Andrey Rublev has once again addressed his mental health struggles and emotional outbursts on the court. The world No. 10 has been involved in several controversies over the past two years, including:
❌ Disqualification for shouting at a ballkid.
🎾 Smashing rackets in frustration.
😖 Injuring himself by hitting his own leg with his racket.
Rublev admitted that controlling his emotions remains a daily challenge, comparing it to an addiction:
🗣️ “It’s like a person who is addicted to something: every day you’re a bit afraid. Today, I was able (to calm down); but the next day, I don’t know if I will make it or not.”
Rublev’s Advice to Young Players
Speaking with journalist Giovanni Pelazzo, Rublev shared his thoughts on self-acceptance and honesty:
💬 “I don’t know which advice I could give to the younger generations. The easiest thing I can say is to always be honest with yourself.
🔹 “99% of people, even if they think they are, they’re not 100% honest with themselves.”
🔹 “If you have a problem, the first thing to do is to put away your complexity and your ego.”
🔹 “Listen to your body, to your voice: everything is inside. It’s only about yourself.”
Recent Performance at the ABN AMRO Open
Rublev’s emotional struggles may have played a role in his latest defeat. The fourth seed fell in the quarterfinals against Hubert Hurkacz, despite winning the first set:
✅ First set: Rublev won 7-6(5).
❌ Final score: Hurkacz won 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4.
The Russian’s level dropped in the latter stages of the match, allowing Hurkacz to complete the comeback and advance to the semifinals.
Rublev continues to work on managing his emotions while competing at the highest level. Can he find the balance needed to reach his full potential?
