Andrey Rublev’s recent US Open outburst has raised questions about his mental state.
Known for his fiery passion on the court, Rublev wears his emotions on his sleeve. His reactions are intense and visible during matches, making it clear when he’s frustrated or angry.
Rublev’s temper sometimes leads to self-harm. Last year, he injured his knee so badly it bled. This time, he hurt his hand with his racquet during another fit of anger .
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Andrey Rublev | 26 | 4,710 | 24 - 10 |
Concerns from Fellow Players:
Despite efforts to manage these outbursts, they remain a part of him. Earlier this year, an incident led to a match default, showing he still struggles with controlling his emotions. He announced feeling better after seeking help but faced another setback at the 2024 US Open against Grigor Dimitrov.
Nick Kyrgios, who has had similar issues, voiced concern while commenting on the match. “That’s when I get a bit worried,” he said about Rublev’s self-harm tendencies. Fans might think it’s sad to see such talent hindered by emotional struggles.
Martina Navratilova also expressed worry over Rublev’s repeated mistakes and urged him to get it together because of his immense potential. “He beats himself and the negative energy just cannot be helpful,” she said.
The outburst happened early in the fifth game when Rublev was down 1-3 but managed to rally in later sets before losing to Dimitrov with scores of 6-3, 7-6(3), 1-6, 3-6, 6-3.
What do you think? Can Rublev overcome these challenges?
