Rublev reveals why Safin has not traveled with him recently

Andrey Rublev and Marat Safin form one of the most charismatic player-coach duos on the ATP circuit. Since they announced their partnership, there have been high expectations for their results, but lately, the former world number 1 has not been seen alongside the Russian player in tournaments, something Rublev wanted to explain in his latest interview.

Speaking with Bolshe, Rublev surprised by revealing that the relationship he has with Safin is not that of a typical coach, as he is not obligated to travel to all the tournaments. In fact, Marat chooses when to travel, which is why he has been absent in recent weeks. "It's hard to say something concrete because we have a free relationship. He travels when he wants; it all depends on Marat. In any case, I am aware of the tasks. Recently, he hasn't been able to fly because he has been busy."

A tough year for Rublev

Beyond this, the reality is that Safin's addition to the team has not managed to prevent Rublev's results crisis, who increasingly appears mentally burned out when he hits the court. To date, he occupies the 25th position in the ATP ranking, and his level is far from that of the player who reached number 5 and was expected to compete for the major tournaments. He is lacking confidence, with a mentality that needs improvement and going through one of the worst moments of his career.

When he is with Safin, he seems to enjoy himself, and it is clear that they share a great relationship and this union has been very beneficial for him mentally, but he needs to change his mindset himself for the upcoming year if he hopes to improve his performance. The first step will be to finish the last part of the season well, and from there, think about higher goals for 2027.

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