Further Embarrassment for Andrey Rublev at ATP Finals as Days After On-Court Outburst He Registers a Forgettable Record

The world of tennis is nothing less than a balanced setup of a see-saw. As the ATP Finals in Turin unfolded completely unpredictable scenes, fans got to witness the perfect example of a see-saw in tennis. While the Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner enjoyed the cold breeze of massive victories against players like Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune, Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev had to face a completely opposite setback.

The current world No. 5 Andrey Rublev entered the ATP Finals in Turin with hopes of achieving a significant mark. While the 26-year-old entered the tournament with great enthusiasm, fate had something else planned for him. After facing a disappointing defeat against Alexander Zverev in his third group-stage match, the Russian unexpectedly touched a negative record that came out as a shock for the fans.

Another shock for Andrey Rublev as he touches a humiliating ATP Finals mark

As the top eight performers of the year made their marks in the ATP Finals, the tournament was nothing less than what fans hoped for. However, while the fans anticipated an increased year-end ranking for Andrey Rublev, the tournament brought moments of extreme chaos for the Russian tennis star. While the 26-year-old faced a disappointing defeat against Alexander Zverev in a recent group-stage match, the loss extended to more than just an elimination.

After the loss to Zverev, Rublev becomes the first round robin ATP Finals player with a 0/6 set win/loss count since David Ferrer in 2010
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The ATP Finals has always been a tournament that the players look forward to making a mark in, as it only admits players with the best rankings that they gain with their performance throughout the year. The tour, as it ignites tough levels of competition among players, rarely witnesses any bagels. After a disappointing 6-4, 6-4 loss against Zverev, the scoreboard narrated a story of humiliation for Andrey Rublev. The Russian star, after his defeat, became the first round-robin ATP Finals player since David Ferrer in 2010 to stand in a disheartening situation of 0/6 set win/loss count.

This record disappointment not only gave a harsh elimination to Andrey Rublev’s ATP Finals journey but also marked an unexpected ending to his 2023 season. However, the defeat wasn’t the only setback that the 26-year-old faced in the ongoing tournament.

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Andrey Rublev depicts high levels of disappointment as he hurts himself with a racket smash

Besides the disappointing defeat against Alexander Zverev, the frustration for Andrey Rublev reached a very high point during his second group stage match against Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals. Rublev lost control of his emotions and broke into a fit of anger when Alcaraz got the first game of the second set. Unleashing his frustration, the 26-year-old smacked his racket on the court, presenting a moment that raised a disheartened feeling of shock among the fans.

The intensity of the unexpected situation touched a peak point as he hurt his left leg by delivering six forceful whacks with such high force that he ended up cutting himself above the knee. As he stood among the fans to face the situation, he tried to give a light response over it as he mentioned, “My knee is okay. Nothing. Nothing happened.” Despite his regretful efforts to minimize the impact, the chaotic act marked a negative chapter before his exit from the tournament.

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