Rublev Gets Long-Awaited Reward With Monte Carlo Title

Russia's Andrey Rublev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Denmark's Holger Rune during the ATP Masters 1000—Monte Carlo Masters Tennis match at Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, on April 16, 2023. Eric Gaillard/Reuters

Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune’s nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5–7 6–2 7–5 on Sunday, April 16, as the Russian’s talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title.

The fifth seed stayed composed when it mattered to eventually run down his 19-year-old opponent and claim the most prestigious title of his career.