Rublev impressed by Sinner: "I can't imagine the anxiety he has suffered"

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Andrey Rublev has already begun preparing for 2025 by renewing his mindset and with the determination to continue mastering his impulses on the court. The ups and downs he has experienced this season are something he does not want to repeat next year. He aims to stay among the best and also strive to reach the quarterfinals of Grand Slams. However, Rublev is well aware that it won't be easy with the presence of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the only players to have won all the majors this 2024.

In a recent interview with the French news agency AFP, the current world number 8 showed confidence in what he needs to do to beat these two and that is to focus on his own tennis. The challenge is that he only has one option against them, which is to play as best as he can and maintain that level throughout the match. Is he concerned that both will dominate 2025 once again? "Honestly, no. They manage their own lives, they are two super players who fully dominated 2024. So, they should worry about how they will approach the next year. If I have to worry about myself and them at the same time, my head will explode," he said.

'Big3' era has come to an end although Novak Djokovic remains in the competition, an era where it was nearly impossible for the rest of mortals to win titles. However, players like the Russian must now face these two beasts of the circuit who are looking to dominate the major titles. Is the Russian frustrated by this? "Not at all. They maximize their potential, I don't. I know I have room for improvement, it all depends on me. I must focus on myself to try to learn how to better utilize my potential, and we'll see what comes," a confident Rublev stated.

The reality is that Andrey knows what it takes to defeat both, so he can get an idea of what he needs to bring out when facing them again next year. However, much is said about the fact that in terms of mindset, the Russian is light-years away from the Spanish and the Italian, although that's not the only difference he notices: "There's a bit of everything, the main aspect is mental, but there are many aspects of my game. I'm in the Top 10 but I'm one of the worst at the net. The others can hit balls from tough positions, but mine sometimes end up off the court. I'm trying to work on those details, dedicating more time than before. In the past, I was obsessed with my forehand. Today, I'm more open to working on other things in training."

Impressed by how Sinner has held his ground with his doping case 

On the other hand, Rublev was also questioned about one of the most discussed and controversial topics of the year: Sinner's positive for clostebol. Andrey praised the way the Italian has handled all that turmoil, managing to win titles even with his innocence in question. "You wouldn't wish that on any player. I can't imagine the stress and anxiety he endured throughout this period. He managed it very well, continues playing at his best level, and has managed to dominate the circuit by winning titles, it's truly impressive," he confessed. He also commented on the flood of criticism that anti-doping authorities have received for the delay in revealing Jannik's positive: "I think the anti-doping system should be a bit more understanding. In tennis, the rules are very strict, more than in other sports. I feel like every little mistake, even when unintentional, can threaten your career".

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