Andrey Rublev’s match against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo at the Paris Masters took a dramatic turn when the Russian’s frustration erupted into a mid-match meltdown that left him injured. The No. 6 seed, who started strong with a 5-2 lead in the opening set, struggled as Cerundolo mounted a comeback, ultimately winning in straight sets, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5). Rublev, known for his intense emotions, lashed out by smashing his racquet against his left knee seven times, causing it to bleed. His frustration continued as he angrily hurled a water bottle to the ground during a break.
Rublev’s frustrations have surfaced before, notably at the French Open and Wimbledon, where similar outbursts marked his exits. Now, this loss to Cerundolo places Rublev in a precarious spot for the ATP Finals, with competitor Alex De Minaur only 165 points behind in the rankings and still in contention in Paris.
The match underscored Rublev’s fierce competitiveness but highlighted his struggle with managing high-stakes pressure.
Andrey Rublev in 2024
Ranked world no.7, Rublev played his last match on the 29th
of October when he lost to world no.29 Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(6) 7-6(5) in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).Presently, during this year Andrey achieved an overall 42-23 match record. Andrey conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid. The Russian got to the final in Montreal.
Andrey Rublev will compete against the world no.17 Frances Tiafoe in the Round Robin. Their actual head to head record is 3-1
for Tiafoe.The Russian has won 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid. Andrey was the runner-up in Montreal (National Bank Open).
The Russian 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)
Andrey Rublev in 2024
Now ranked no.7, Rublev played his last match on the 29th of October when he surrendered to world no.29 Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(6) 7-6(5) in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this year Andrey has achieved an overall 42-23 record. Andrey has won 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid. Andrey was the finalist in Montreal.
Andrey Rublev will square off with the world no.17 Frances Tiafoe in the Round Robin. Their actual record is 3-1 for Tiafoe.
Andrey conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid. The Russian reached the final in Montreal (National Bank Open).
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)