Andrey Rublev, reflecting on his victory over Jannik Sinner in Montreal, opened up about his battle with depression, stating, “I felt like I couldn’t control myself anymore and I started to explode.”
Andrey Rublev
Rublev expressed his relief and happiness after defeating Jannik, acknowledging the significance of the win in light of his recent struggles.
In his own words, he shared, “I think I needed to win a match like this to feel like I can still have good results, so I’m happy.”
Admitting to fighting depression for years, Rublev highlighted the impact it had on his on-court performance, revealing, “On the court, I burned everything, so in the end, you could say that I was suffering.”
He continued, “For a few months now, I’ve been feeling better, and all of a sudden, I’ve noticed it, and I’m playing better tennis.”
After a period of inconsistency, Rublev regained his form, clinching the Madrid Masters title in May and defeating Carlos Alcaraz along the way.
Earlier in the year, a disqualification in Dubai affected his performance, but he is now focused on maintaining his composure for upcoming tournaments.
Looking ahead to the US Open, Rublev eyes a breakthrough in Grand Slam events, aiming to surpass the quarter-finals for the first time.
