ATP Player of the Year Countdown, No. 5: Andrey Rublev

2023 By The Numbers

• 56-26: Overall win-loss record
• 14-4: Grand Slam win-loss record (AO QF, RG 3R, W QF, USO QF)
• 2: Titles (Monte Carlo, Bastad)
• 4: Runner-ups (Dubai, Banja Luka, Halle, Shanghai)
• 0-9: Career record in Grand Slam quarterfinals after fallling short in three more this year
• 4: Voting points in ATP Player of the Year Countdown (See "The Voters' Thoughts" below for more.)

Tracy's Take

Andrey Rublev is thoroughly dedicated and a model of consistency.

He reached the ATP Finals for the fourth consecutive year and is usually in title contention wherever he plays. He's also the rare two-sided personality: the off-court Andrey is different than the on-court Rublev. Away from competition, Andrey is funny, light and friendly. He greatly enjoys being the godfather of his buddy Daniil Medvedev's daughter, Alisa. Once Rublev’s on the court, though, his intensity is sky-high. His ability to focus and crack the ball so powerfully helps him win lots of matches.

One big highlight this year came in Monte Carlo, when Rublev won his first Masters 1000 title. But sometimes, Rublev’s emotions get the best of him, and he has self-destructive outbursts. (See the video below.) I hope in the years to come that Andrey and Rublev find harmony together.—Tracy Austin, Hall of Famer and former No. 1

The Voters' Thoughts

👉 Ten voters from the TENNIS.com editorial team each selected five players for our 2023 ATP Player of the Year vote. Each voters' first-place selection was worth 5 points, second-place vote 4 points, and so forth. Selected commentary from voters will be included in each 2023 ATP Player of the Year write-up.

At this hard-hitter’s peak, it’s hard to picture anyone keeping up with him. But four final-round losses show that there’s indeed another level to reach.—Ed McGrogan

Rublev’s season may have ended on a disappointment (he went 0-3 in round-robin play at the ATP Finals), but earning his spot at the season-ending championships for the fourth consecutive year is no small feat—along with getting across the line at a Masters 1000 event for the first time.—Matt Fitzgerald

The consummate battler adds his first Masters 1000 title and three more Slam quarterfinals to his resume.—Jon Levey

The fan favorite had his best year yet, winning an emotional maiden Masters 1000 title while continuing to create opportunities for a major breakthrough. Might it come next season?—David Kane