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Breaking down to build again: Andrey Rublev’s bid to reinvent himself

Andrey Rublev has spent much of his career trying to get better at being Andrey Rublev. Now, the mercurial Russian, whose on-court meltdowns are almost as well chronicled as his title wins, is attempting to rewrite the script that took…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:27 PM
Breaking down to build again: Andrey Rublev’s bid to reinvent himself
Key Things to Know
  • Andrey Rublev is overhauling his playing style and mental approach to reinvent his tennis career.
  • Rublev dropped outside the top 20 to world No. 23 after previously finishing inside the top 10 for five straight seasons.
  • The 28-year-old has worked with former world No. 1 Marat Safin for the past 18 months.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andrey Rublev is actively attempting to overhaul his game and mental approach to revive his tennis career after dropping to world No. 23. Competing as the fourth seed at the Almaty Open, the 28-year-old explained that he must break down old habits and instincts to give himself a chance at future success rather than accepting a slow decline.

Rublev credited his 18-month coaching partnership with former world No. 1 Marat Safin for major personal progress. The Russian revealed he previously took antidepressants during severe bouts of depression, adding that working with Safin has brought him peace and greater enjoyment in life.

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