Andrey Rublev is trying in every way to find happiness both on and off the tennis court. The Russian ace has had numerous problems in the last twelve months, he has had to face the nightmare of depression and his performances have taken a back seat.

The Russian returns to the scene of one of his worst moments on the tennis court - with a new perspective on his own mind.

The new Indian Wells' surface was the most discussed topic during the press conferences that preceded the start of the tournament. The organizers' decision to change the courts after 25 years shocked everyone and many players wondered why this choice.

The home favorite held his nerve in clutch moments, edging out Rublev 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 to keep the Russian’s Major quarter-final drought intact. In 2023, Andrey dropped three more quarter-finals to Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.