It’s no secret that Andrey Rublev’s greatest problem has always been handling the mental aspect of tennis. The Russian has reportedly looked to the age-old wisdom of Buddhist and Hindu traditions to discover the calm and serenity he requires to express the full extent of his skill.
Rublev autographed the camera after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the Madrid final. Rublev wrote: “Samadhi, now I’m free.”
“Samadhi” is a term used to describe a certain state of introspective awareness that has roots in Buddhism and Hinduism, a condition that is meant to make spiritual freedom possible. The Russian appears to have interpreted his second Masters 1000 of the year as evidence that he has attained this potent sense of release. He’ll be in Rome the following week, where he can verify this.
Today's #religion reference in tennis. @AndreyRublev97 wrote after his win at the @MutuaMadridOpen. Samadhi , in Hinduism and Buddhism refer to the highest state of mental concentration that leads to oneness with all there is (and isn't) — a state of ultimate freedom and bliss. https://t.co/U5PaNl04Af
— Deepa Bharath (@reporterdeepa) May 5, 2024
Andrey Rublev in 2024
At the moment ranked no.6, the Russian played his last match on the 5th of May when he overcame world no.20 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the final in Madrid to win his 16th career title.
At present, during this year the Russian has an overall 21-8 match record. The Russian conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid.
Rublev has won 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid.
Rublev won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 6 on clay courts and 6 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
