Andrey Rublev’s Dramatic Wimbledon Meltdown – Player Beats Himself with Racket
Tennis star Andrey Rublev experienced a significant meltdown during his Wimbledon match on Tuesday, repeatedly hitting himself with his racket in a wild outburst that was captured on video.
The incident occurred mid-match against Francisco Comesana after Rublev failed to return a shot. Frustration took over as the ball sailed into the crowd, leading Rublev to vent his anger by repeatedly striking his knee with his racket—a total of seven times.
Despite the intense self-inflicted blows, the 26-year-old managed to continue the match. However, his composure was lost, and he ultimately fell to his opponent.
Following the match, Rublev offered an explanation for his behavior, stating, “I couldn’t take it anymore. I needed to let emotions out.”
He reassured fans and officials that he had not sustained any long-term injuries from the incident. This isn’t the first time Rublev has struggled to contain his emotions during a major tournament; earlier this year at the French Open, he similarly vented his frustration by hitting his leg with his racket multiple times.
In his post-match reflections on Tuesday’s outburst, Rublev acknowledged the need to manage his emotions better in the future—an improvement that will surely benefit his knee as well.
Andrey Rublev’s Dramatic Wimbledon Meltdown – Player Beats Himself with Racket
