Inspiring Andrey Rublev talks openly about the mental health struggle after the Doha title
Chris Oddo| @thefanchild | Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Andrey Rublev Open mental health issues are never shy. In our movement, the Russians are one of those who are psychologically struggling, but he is an inspiration because he is always looking to improve himself through experience.
A year after his career low, Rublev defaulted in a game in Dubai due to a collapse on the court, and the Russians could celebrate the progress he was making.
Today, Rublev wrote the word “responsibility” on his shoes before the competition, so he can keep reminding him of an important purpose.
“So, ultimately what’s going on in your life, it’s just your fault, no one else,” Rublef explained. “You can’t blame anything or anyone else. I guess it’s a reminder to yourself not to complain.”
I guess that’s because it’s all connected in the end. There is balance everywhere. It doesn’t matter. If you don’t balance yourself, you won’t be able to balance. It doesn’t matter. Everything will be separated.
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Negative loop
Rublev explained his development over a few years, falling into a state of depression and self-loathing, and praised his conversation with former World One Marat Safin to help him find his way out.
“I’ve just been in a loop for a few years, I don’t know, I haven’t found the way, I don’t know what to do, what to do,” he said. “I don’t know, it sounds a little dramatic or anything like the reason or purpose of living like this. … Totally lost. Let’s say that, completely lost ourselves, that’s all.
“When it happens one, one month, two months, three months, it’s one thing. Maybe you still have patience or something. But when it happens one year, two years, three years, four years, five. When it comes for many years, it can’t be taken anymore. It’s like a pain that starts growing more and more, you want to cut your arm, that’s it. That’s it.”
Rouble said he tried antidepressants, but a year later, he realized he was not making the progress he wanted.
“I just stopped and took them, that’s it.”
At that time, Safin stepped in and helped him look in the mirror.
“And then with the help of Marat, he let me know myself or look at myself, let’s say that. That’s it. Starting a little bit more over from the bottom. And from there, at least I’m sure I can start moving in a better direction. Now, I’m moving gradually in this better direction.”
Rublev then won the ATP championship again. His willingness to have those hard conversations and share his struggles with the public has made him an inspiration for others who struggle openly or introvertedly.
Paula BadosaHis struggle also inspired in a well-documented mental health struggle, and he came to social media to praise Rublev.
She has a lot of respect for you,” she wrote in a video replying to the Rublef press conference. “I really touched all of this and I know how painful it is. This will only make you stronger at the end of the day. I’m glad you feel much better. Thank you for speaking out. ”
Andrey Rublev: I was just a little looping with myself for a few years, not finding a way, not understanding how to do it, what to do? It sounds a bit dramatic, such as what is the reason or purpose of life? I don’t know, I just lost myself completely (…) pic.twitter.com/b7x4ppp3f4
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