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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.