Andrey Rublev didn't deny utilizing some dangerous language throughout one in every of his US Open matches however instructed that gamers shouldn’t be sanctioned when they’re swearing at themselves.
Though Rublev defeated house participant Tristan Boyer 6-3 6-3 5-7 7-6 (4) in his second-round match at Flushing Meadows, he nonetheless acquired pissed off at occasions. Later, the US Open organizers slapped the world No. 15 with a $3,000 superb.
In his subsequent match, Rublev defeated Coleman Wong in 5 units earlier than being ousted by Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight units within the round-of-16. In his press, the 27-year-old was requested how he felt in regards to the superb obtained for swearing earlier within the match.
Rublev: If I’ve dangerous phrases for myself, that's my resolution and I shouldn't be charged
"It depends upon the state of affairs. When I’m speaking to myself in a foul method, it’s my resolution how I do it. For my part, you can’t cost for this. In the event you discuss to the opponent, referee, or umpire with dangerous phrases, sure. If you do it in direction of somebody or you might be screaming on the courtroom, then sure, clearly. However whenever you discuss to your self, it’s your resolution the way you need to discuss. For this, I don't suppose it ought to be a giant punishment or something like that. On the finish of the day, it occurs in all sports activities," the Russian tennis star defined.
Nonetheless, this isn’t the largest superb that Rublev obtained. In the event you can recall, the 17-time ATP champion obtained a serious superb for his 2024 Dubai outburst – $36,400. Whereas the Russian tennis star has finished lots of constructive work on his psychological well being since then and prevented main outbursts, he’s nonetheless susceptible to outbursts at occasions.
In the meantime, by exiting the US Open within the round-of-16, Rublev capped off his disappointing Grand Slam yr – he didn't make it previous the last-16 stage in any of his 4 Main appearances.
