Nick Kyrgios criticizes focus on Andrey Rublev’s emotions after French Open outburst
ATPMonday, 03 June 2024 at 01:00
Nick Kyrgios criticized the
focus on questions posed to Andrey Rublev following his outburst at the French
Open. The Australian tennis player, who is no stranger to controversies and
on-court tantrums when things don’t go his way, took issue with how a
journalist asked Rublev about his “emotions on court.”
Since ending his 2022 season,
Kyrgios has played only one match at the Stuttgart Open in June 2023 and has
not participated in any other tournaments. However, he remains active off the
court with personal projects, including his OnlyFans account, a podcast, and
roles as a commentator at various tournaments.
Kyrgios comments on Rublev’s exchange with a journalist
The 25-year-old Russian has
frequently displayed poor behavior on the court when matches become
challenging. From shouting to breaking rackets, Rublev was even disqualified in
early March from the ATP 500 Dubai Open after yelling and insulting a line
judge during the third set of the semifinals against Alexander Bublik.
This time, at the French Open,
Rublev suffered a surprising third-round defeat to Italian Matteo Arnaldi in
straight sets. The 6th seed repeatedly shouted at himself and his team, struck
his knee and the ground with his racket, kicked the bench, and argued intensely
with the umpire in one of the most uncontrolled displays of his career.
A social media post highlighted
Rublev’s comments during the press conference. A journalist asked him about his
emotions on the court: “We could see your emotions on court and what it meant
to you. Now you have had time to reflect. What are the emotions you’re feeling
after a defeat like that?”
Three months ago Rublev was defaulted in a semifinals match against Bublik during the Dubai Championship.
“Completely disappointed with
myself the way I behaved, the way I performed, and I don’t remember behaving
worse at a slam ever. I think it was the first time I ever behaved that bad,”
Andrey Rublev responded.
“I don’t know what happened to me, I had a really
good result in Madrid,” Rublev said in his press conference. “Now I’m playing
well again. What’s more, I feel like I have a good game, I’m improving. The
problem is the head, which basically killed me today, and that’s it,” he added.
Kyrgios commented on the Tennis
Letter post, expressing his opinion with irony: “Funny how we pick and choose
when we ask ‘could see your emotions on court and how much it meant to you’
compared to ‘disgrace’ (disrespect),” the 28-year-old wrote on X.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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