Andrey Rublev credited his mental approach after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open for the second time.
Just three days after winning the Qatar Open in Doha, third-seeded Andrey Rublev was ousted in first-round action at the Dubai Championships by qualifier Quentin Halys in three sets on Tuesday.
The Russian returns to the scene of one of his worst moments on the tennis court — with a new perspective on his own mind
Andrey Rublev won the title at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open for the second time on Saturday, defeating Great Britain's Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 in Doha. The fifth-seeded Russian hit 34 winners, including 10 aces,
Sometimes you just to have stop worrying. Stop strategizing. Stop thinking too much. Stop playing it safe. Stop weighing the percentages. That’s the stage Andrey Rublev had reached as he began the third set of his final with Jack Draper in Doha on Saturday.
Andrey is maybe tired from his week in Doha. Beating a top-10 (opponent) is a significant moment in your career. I’m happy it happened today.” The ninth-ranked Rublev had won the Dubai title ...
Rublev has had an eventful week. He edged Alex De Minaur 10-8 in a third-set tiebreaker, but it took him eight match points to do it. Then he edged Felix Auger Aliassime 7-5 in a third-set tiebreaker, in a match that finished with a whirlwind of fast-paced play and go-for-broke shots.
No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia advanced to face No. 8 Jack Draper of Great Britain in the final of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open after each player won his respective semifinal match Friday in Doha.
Tennis star Andrey Rublev credits conversations with former champion Marat Safin for overcoming his mental struggles. Once plagued by stress and outbursts, Rublev is now playing with newfound composure.
Andrey Rublev credited his mental approach after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open for the second time DOHA, Qatar -- Andrey Rublev credited his mental approach after beating ...
DOHA, Qatar — Andrey Rublev credited his mental approach after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open for the second time Saturday. It was Rublev’s third three-set win in ...