Rublev admits to tanking set in French Open defeat to Arnaldi
Andrey Rublev admitted to purposefully losing a set during his French Open match against Matteo Arnaldi, citing frustrations with his own performance.
In a stunning confession after his 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 defeat, the Russian star revealed that he had intentionally thrown away the second set after losing his composure.
Rublev stated that he had been struggling with his emotions and had become increasingly frustrated with his unforced errors. As a result, he decided to "reset" his mentality by intentionally losing the second set in order to regain his focus and composure.
This admission has sparked controversy and raised questions about the ethics of such actions in professional tennis. Rublev's confession has also led to criticisms for potentially undermining the integrity and fairness of the sport.
It remains to be seen if Rublev will face any disciplinary action from the authorities. However, his admission has undoubtedly cast a shadow over his performance and raised concerns about the potential for other players to engage in similar behavior in the future.
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