In a fit of frustration, tennis star Andrey Rublev took his anger out on himself during a match at the ATP Finals in Turin. The Russian player, known for his fiery temper, smacked his racket against his left leg a shocking six times, resulting in a deep cut above his knee and bloodshed.

Rublev's Outburst

Rublev's meltdown occurred after he was broken in the first game of the second set during his match against Carlos Alcaraz. Feeling angry and defeated, Rublev unleashed his fury on his racket, hitting his leg repeatedly. Unfortunately, the force behind his strikes caused a gash that started bleeding.

No Chance at Semi-Finals

This incident comes as a blow to Rublev, who has already lost two matches in the tournament. With his recent defeat against Alcaraz, the Russian player cannot progress to the semi-finals, ending his hopes of a successful run at the ATP Finals.

Rublev's Response

Despite the severity of his self-inflicted injury, Rublev downplayed the incident, stating that his knee is okay and nothing serious happened. He expressed disappointment at his performance in the tournament but remains determined to finish on a positive note in his final match against Alexander Zverev.

Alcaraz's Triumph

While Rublev faced defeat, Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his first win at the ATP Finals with a convincing 7-5 6-2 victory over the Russian player. The 20-year-old Spaniard expressed satisfaction with his performance and acknowledged the level of play he needs to maintain to give himself a chance in the tournament.

The final match between Rublev and Zverev will mark the end of Rublev's year in tennis competitions. Meanwhile, Alcaraz aims to continue his strong form and make a lasting impression in the remainder of the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.