Andrey Rublev expressed his joy and relief after winning the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 title, crediting his focus on tennis and ability to let go of distractions for his victory. However, he also discussed the physical challenges he faced during the tournament, including inflammation in his feet and fingers that required anesthesia to play through the pain.
Looking ahead, Rublev expressed excitement for the upcoming Rome tournament but mentioned that he was still dealing with health issues, including being sick for eight days and having a blocked throat for nine days. He planned to visit the hospital for further tests and was determined to make the most of opportunities despite the ups and downs of his season.
Andrey Rublev in 2024
Ranked no.
8, Rublev played his last match on the 5th of May when he overcame world no.35 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the final in Madrid to win his 16th career title.Until now, during this year the Russian achieved an overall 21-8 match record. Rublev conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid.