World No.9 Andrey Rublev has candidly confessed that he "didn't see the reason of living life" during his darkest period.Known for his emotional outbursts on court, often resorting to hitting himself with his racket during challenging matches,

Now feeling excited about the 2025 season, Rublev will be hoping to show a new version of himself at the Australian Open. But he has a tough test in the opening round as he takes on teen sensation Joao Fonseca who recently won the Next Gen ATP Finals and the Canberra Challenger.

Andrey Rublev has opened up about seeking Daniil Medvedev's advice on managing his emotions after watching his compatriot successfully overcome those issues.

Joao Fonseca (No. 113) will meet Andrey Rublev (No. 9) in the Round of 128 at the Australian Open on Saturday, January 11.Rublev’s last match was a win, 6-4, 7-5, over Alejandro Davidovich

Russian Andrey Rublev, seeded ninth, was upset by qualifier Joao Fonseca, an 18-year-old from Brazil. He stormed into his Grand Slam main draw debut, stunning Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in two hours and 23 minutes.

Who is Joao Fonseca? 18-year-old Brazilian wonderkid stuns Andrey Rublev at Australian Open - The qualifier defeated World No 9 Rublev on his grand slam debut to extend his winning run to 14 matches

World No. 9 Andrey Rublev spoke candidly about his mental health struggles following a series of on-court outbursts over recent seasons. The Russian faces a tough opening match at the Australian Open against rising star Joao Fonseca.

We wrap up the first round of the Australian Open on Day 3, with 20 men’s matches on the schedule. As always, our writers here at LastWordOnTennis share their thoughts on every single match with you.

World No 9 Andrey Rublev face teenage prospect Joao Fonseca in first round clash in Melbourne, fit-again Nishikori backed to fire A defiant Andrey Rublev said he was going into this year's Australian Open convinced he could banish his grand slam jinx and win an overdue first major of his decorated career.

America’s Coco Gauff has been involved in a hilarious banter with Russia’s Andrey’s Rublev. Both players featured in an exhibition doubles contest just before the start of the Australian Open 2025.

Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app Joao Fonseca had a Grand Slam debut to remember as he knocked out ninth seed Andrey Rublev in the first ...

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca began his Grand Slam career in spectacular fashion as the qualifier took down Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev 7-6(1) 6-3 7-6(5) in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.