Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev smashes racquet against knee several times during Wimbledon loss

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Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev entered Wimbledon as the No. 6 seed and among the favorites to potentially win the first Grand Slam title of his career.

However, Rublev was met with a tough challenge from Argentina's Francisco Comesana, and, unfortunately, the Russian star was upset in four sets. Comesana won the match 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (5). He had 21 aces in the win compared to Rublev’s two.

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Andrey Rublev reacts as he plays against Francisco Comesana of Argentina in his Gentlemen's Singles first round match during day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2024 in London. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)

To say Rublev was rough on himself was an understatement.

Rublev was seen smashing his racquet multiple times on his knee after one mistake in the second set. His frustrations appeared to carry over throughout the rest of the match.

He later explained that he hit his racquet on his knee because of a rule the All-England Club has about damaging the grass on the Wimbledon courts.

"I wouldn’t do it if I was able to hit the racket on the floor," he told reporters after the match, via The Tennis Letter. "Because we’re not allowed to hit it on the grass.. so I don’t know.. at that moment I couldn’t take it anymore. I needed to let emotions out. But thanks. Everything is fine."

Andrey Rublev reacts as he plays against Francisco Comesana of Argentina in his Gentlemen's Singles first round match during day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2024 in London. (Francois