DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday, Feb. 20, when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AP) Alcaraz's only other defeat in 2025 was to Novak Djokovic in...
MONTREAL (AP) — Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, the No. 62-ranked player in the world, defeated fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia, 6-2, 6-4, at the National Bank Open on Monday night, Aug. 12, to win the biggest singles title of his career. Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, holds up the winner's...
MADRID (AP) — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Andrey Rublev, of Russia kisses his trophy after winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, in the Madrid Open men's final match in Madrid,...
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 1. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid,...
PARIS (AFP) -- Andrey Rublev said he wants the ATP to "take a closer look" at the rules regarding disqualification after his prize money and ranking points from the tournament in Dubai were restored. Russia's Andrey Rublev (AFP/File photo) On Monday, March 4, the ATP announced that Rublev would not...
DUBAI (AFP) -- Russia's Andrey Rublev was defaulted from the Dubai ATP tournament for allegedly using obscene language in an angry tirade at a line umpire on Friday, March 1, gifting Alexander Bublik a place in the final. Russia's Andrey Rublev (center) argues with an official after he was...
DOHA (AFP) -- Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday, Feb. 22, to reach his maiden ATP semifinal and guarantee a spot in the world's top 100 for the first time. Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik hits a return against Russia's...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic launched his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday, Jan. 14, against an 18-year-old qualifier after fifth seed Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare to progress. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) Women's second seed Aryna Sabalenka starts her own...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- World number five Andrey Rublev prepared for next week's Australian Open in perfect style as he swept past Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4, 6-4 to win the Hong Kong Open on Sunday, Jan. 7. Russia’s Andrey Rublev holds the trophy after winning the match against Finland’s Emil...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- World number five Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare on Friday, Jan. 5, to reach the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open, as third seed Frances Tiafoe was stunned by a Chinese teenager. Russia’s Andrey Rublev hits a return to France’s Arthur Fils during their men's quarterfinal...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare on his 2024 seasonal singles debut on Thursday, Jan. 4, as the world number five was forced to dig deep to battle past British qualifier Liam Broady, 6-4, 7-6 (10/8), at the Hong Kong Open. Russia’s Andrey Rublev hits a return to Britain’s...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Fiery Andrey Rublev admitted on Saturday, Dec. 30, that he needed to control his temper and "be nicer" to himself if he wants to challenge the world's top four in 2024. Russia's Andrey Rublev (AFP) The Russian finally felt he belonged at world number five in 2023, but added he...
