- The sixth-seeded Russian was upset
- Rublev struggled to control his emotions throughout the match
- This outburst wasn't entirely unexpected.
Andrey Rublev’s French Open journey ended abruptly in a fiery display of frustration. The sixth-seeded Russian was upset by 35th-ranked Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2, 6-4.
A Match Marked by Anger
Rublev struggled to control his emotions throughout the match. He received a warning for throwing his racquet after a tight first set loss in a tiebreaker. The frustration continued as he yelled at his team, bounced his racquet on the court, and even kicked his chair repeatedly.
Not the First Time
This outburst wasn’t entirely unexpected. Just three months ago, Rublev was defaulted from a tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct. While he aimed to improve his on-court behavior, the pressure of the French Open proved too much.
Arnaldi Upsets the Favorite
Despite Rublev’s ranking and recent title win in Madrid, Arnaldi dominated the match. The Italian will now face either Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece or China’s Zhang Zhizhen in the next round.
