THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 2, 2024

Andrey Rublev

Press Conference

F. COMESANA/A. Rublev

6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6

THE MODERATOR: Andrey, tough loss today. Give us your thoughts.

ANDREY RUBLEV: I don't know, to be honest. Not much to say in terms of I had a lot of chances, a lot of opportunities. I didn't make them. The guy was playing really well, 10-points mentality, and he deserve to win. That's it.

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. At Roland Garros you said you didn't like your behavior there and spoke about potentially being kinder to yourself. Is that something you still want to try and do?

ANDREY RUBLEV: Of course. Of course. Is the main problem that I need to improve. Of course, I didn't behave today as in Paris, but still I could do much better. This is not the way.

Of course, it's the main priority, to be able during all the match to be positive.

Q. What do you think you need to do to get back to your top level?

ANDREY RUBLEV: Some matches. To win some matches to get this like kind of rhythm back. It's not easy. Since I lost in Paris, I think I didn't play matches for almost two weeks. Then I played only one match in Halle. Then again almost two weeks.

When the rhythm is a bit breaking, it's not easy. You need one, two matches to again feel this confidence back. I guess that's what I need now.

Q. Fans online said you hit yourself with the racquet seven times. Fans are worried. Is it something that is on your mind that people are seeing, they're worried about what they're seeing?

ANDREY RUBLEV: I would not do it if I was able to hit the racquet on the floor. Because we're not allowed to hit them with the grass. I don't know why in that moment, I couldn't take it any more. I needed to let emotions out.

But thanks, everything is fine. Again, I was a bit lucky.

Q. Will you go back and watch the video of things like that? You mentioned about having a more positive attitude.

ANDREY RUBLEV: What do you mean 'go back'?

Q. Look at the video of smashing the racquet and other things.

ANDREY RUBLEV: I never watch those kind of videos. No, I mean, it's not only about to watch the videos. I think in general is to try to improve yourself. It takes process and it takes time.