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.

In his first-ever Grand Slam match, Fonseca defeated World No. 9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets: 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5). The match was evenly contested, but Fonseca was dominant with his power and agility.

Daniil Medvedev ripped 24 aces and converted six break points to outlast Kasidit Samrej in a 3-hour, 8-minute first-round victory Tuesday at the 2025 Australian Open. No. 9 Andrey Rublev was the latest upset victim.

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,

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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.

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.

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

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocks out ninth seed Andrey Rublev in the Australian Open first round, but who is tennis' latest star?

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca launched 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 opening round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Joao Fonseca has been waiting for his chance to play on the biggest stages of tennis, and what a way to arrive. The 18-year-old qualifier upset world No.9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets to claim his maiden Grand Slam win.

Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca announced himself on the big stage by knocking out ninth seed Andrey Rublev in the first round of the Australian Open.