Alcaraz says practice with Rublev left him 'unhappy' before Vienna Open
The gist
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz said he lost a practice set 6-2 to Andrey Rublev in Vienna.
Alcaraz called Rublev unplayable, showing the Russian's form despite his No. 22 ranking.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 202623rd seed Andrey Rublev faced 109th-ranked Otto Virtanen in a five-set US Open first-round match that included three tiebreakers.
- Oct 4, 2026Rublev discussed his journey from newcomer to established presence on the ATP Tour in the latest instalment of Locker Room Code.
- Oct 28, 2026Carlos Alcaraz said he practiced with Rublev in Vienna on Sunday and lost the practice set 6-2.