“People are dying for nothing,” Russian ATP icon delve into his stance on the seemingly never-ending aggression in Ukraine

Andrey Rublev is not shying away from speaking his mind about the war.

“People are dying for nothing,” Russian ATP icon delve into his stance on the seemingly never-ending aggression in Ukraine

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Andrey Rublev has yet again reiterated his ‘no war’ stance in the continuing aggression in Ukraine by Russia and the genocide in Gaza. The Russian this time is dismayed by the number of people dying and nothing seems to be done about it.

Regarded as one of the kindest players on tour by his friends and fans, Rublev has always made his stance known concerning the Ukraine war. Recently, he launched his clothing brand, Rublo, to help underprivileged kids in his country.

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At the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Rublev was the first Russian to speak out against his country’s violence in Ukraine. After defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the semifinals, he scribbled on the camera lens, ‘No war please’.

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During an interview with The National, the tennis player explained his difficulty in fathoming how people are being killed.

You have no understanding of how this is possible. You think, okay, in the past, they had no internet, they were less educated, there was less information. But now when you have unlimited information and everything, it’s a different time, and these things are still happening and people are dying for nothing; it’s crazy.

Andrey Rublev has been in good form this season. He has reached the quarterfinals of all the tournaments he has competed in. However, he’s still hoping for a title.

Andrey Rublev admits he is not pressured to win a Grand Slam

Rublev has revealed that he no longer feels burdened by external factors the way he used to when young. The Russian added he doesn’t feel pressured to win a major title.

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With 56 wins and 23 losses last year, the Russian told The National that growing up people expected things from him.

When I was growing up, I was a good junior, I was doing well on the first steps at the pro level. I was thinking that I have a lot of pressure because people expect something from me, people are waiting

He further added:

And then later on, in 2018, 2019, when I started to have injuries, I realized that the reality is: that no one cares. But the reality is that no one cares if you win a few slams or if someone else wins a few slams. The pressure now is coming because I want to win, I would like to achieve something because of me.

Andrey Rublev, known for one of the fastest forehands on tour, is among the elite list of players to have defeated Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Perhaps this season might see him earn his first Slam.

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