Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev recently shared his thoughts on the new format of the ATP1000 tournaments, acknowledging the mixed opinions within the player community. Responding to a question about Alexander Zverev’s views on the format, Rublev delved into the complexities surrounding the scheduling changes.
“It depends. It’s a tough question, because it’s true that some tournaments it looks like they are longer and we have more days to rest, but then you end up, let’s say maybe before we had Madrid and Rome, and in two weeks we were playing these two tournaments, and then you had two weeks more at home,” Rublev explained.
Rublev highlighted the trade-offs involved in the revised schedule, noting that while there may be more rest days between matches, the overall duration of the tournament season has extended. This, he emphasized, can pose mental challenges for players and reduce their time for recuperation at home.
“I guess that’s what he wanted to mend. I can understand this,” Rublev remarked, empathizing with Zverev’s concerns. However, he acknowledged the complexity of the issue, stressing the importance of considering various factors such as player opinions and spectator interests.
“It’s a tough question, because here there is a lot of inside details, and it’s not easy to say which option is good, which option is not good,” Rublev reflected. “I guess it should be more about how all the players are thinking, the average of the players, and then also what’s better for spectators.”
Rublev also expressed a desire for more inclusive decision-making processes within the tennis community. “Depending on most of the players’ opinion and depending on how it goes with the spectators, then to do those decisions, because sometimes they’re taking decisions without asking anyone,” he noted.
Rublev’s remarks shed light on the complexities surrounding tournament scheduling and the need for a balanced approach that considers the perspectives of both players and fans. As the ATP continues to evolve its tournament formats, the input from players like Rublev provides valuable insights for shaping the future of professional tennis.
Rublev in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.8, the Russian has a composed 19-8 match record in 2024. The Russian is now having a run in Madrid where he overcame the world no.136 Facundo Bagnis 6-1 6-4, the world no.28 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-610 6-4, the world no.25 Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 6-4 and the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Andrey Rublev will face the world no.13 Taylor Fritz in the semifinal. Their actual record is 5-3 for Fritz.
Andrey conquered 1 title in 2024 in Hong Kong.
Andrey won 15 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts and 6 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rublev has scheduled to play next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Andrey Rublev |
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