“Otherwise it’s just kind of a lie to yourself,” Andrey Rublev offers mental health advice to younger generation following his recent experiences

Andrey Rublev spoke how he hoped to progress mentally after recent issues and offered some advice on the matter for the younger generation.

“Otherwise it’s just kind of a lie to yourself,” Andrey Rublev offers mental health advice to younger generation following his recent experiences

Andrey Rublev (Via Imago)

Andrey Rublev, who has been struggling with the mental side of the game in recent times, has given some advice for the younger generation on dealing with such difficult situations. In a press conference during his Montreal run, the Russian opened up about his setbacks and how he wished to deal with them. 

The 26-year-old was criticized for his on-court tantrums and fits of anger in recent matches, especially after losing in the opening rounds of three consecutive tournaments in Halle, Wimbledon, and Bastad. Fans online advised him to take a break, get counseling, and regroup. However, he is pushing through and seems to be progressing well.

As a result, Rublev was asked to provide some insights on mental issues and how to cope with them.

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I mean, the one thing I hope I learn and I would have liked to learn when I was younger is to do everything awareness. Any decision you take or any emotion you are feeling, be aware of where exactly it’s coming from, why, and be aware that it’s your decision. Otherwise, it’s just kind of a lie to yourself. I guess we all start to struggle because deep inside, we understand that something is wrong, but we don’t want to accept it

Andrey Rublev told press in Montreal

Rublev has now reached the final of the Canadian Masters 1000 event in Montreal after taking out World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in impressive fashion along the way.

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Andrey Rublev through to his first ATP final since May

Andrey Rublev’s 2024 season seemed to have peaked in May in Madrid, where he captured his second Masters 1000 title. Following that victory, things went downhill for the World No. 8. He was unable to carry that form into the French Open, where he lost to Matteo Arnaldi in the third round.

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Andrey Rublev (Image via Imago)

Things then went from bad to worse as he lost in the first round of three consecutive tournaments – Halle Open, Wimbledon, and Swedish Open. Fans witnessed the Russian go into mental turmoil and assumed he would need to take the rest of the season off to reflect on what was going wrong and come back stronger next year.

However, Rublev proved them wrong by continuing to persevere and reaching the final in Montreal after avenging his French Open loss by defeating Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinal. In the title match, he will take on a dark horse Alexei Popyrin, who has also had an impressive campaign in Canada.

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