Andrey Rublev’s honest painkiller comment after MTO incident leaves fresh concerns in Monte Carlo opener

Andrey Rublev battled through a shoulder injury to defeat Nuno Borges in the Monte-Carlo Masters first round. He revealed taking a “horse dose” of painkillers and nearly quitting mid-match. Despite the win, his fitness remains uncertain ahead of the next round, raising concerns about how far he can go in the tournament.

Andrey Rublev’s honest painkiller comment after MTO incident leaves fresh concerns in Monte Carlo opener
Andrey Rublev battled through a shoulder injury to defeat Nuno Borges in the Monte-Carlo Masters first round. He revealed taking a “horse dose” of painkillers and nearly quitting mid-match. Despite the win, his fitness remains uncertain ahead of the next round, raising concerns about how far he can go in the tournament.