Andrey Rublev hits the practice court with Marat Safin in Barcelona

New evidence in support of reports about Andrey Rublev’s coaching-staff changes has emerged, as the Russian was spotted in Barcelona training alongside former No. 1 Marat Safin.

The two-time Grand Slam champion will be making his coaching debut in Andrey Rublev’s corner during the clay-court season, according to tennis journalist Sofya Tartakova, and this practice footage seems to confirm her report:

“The conversation [with Marat] showed I was also lying to myself about many things and I didn’t want to understand or notice them,” Rublev said earlier this year about being unofficially mentored by the International Tennis Hall of Famer. “You need someone who can make you see yourself in an honest way.”

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Safin is expected to join Rublev’s coaching team for the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo, alongside current and remaining head coach Fernando Vicente.

Rublev credited Safin with helping “fix my head” during emotional hurdles in 2024, saying that his “great friend” has helped move him out of a slump and switch on a confident lens.

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Monte Carlo is Rublev's most successful Masters tournament, having reached the finals in 2021 and winning it all in 2023.

The world No. 9 is looking to snap a three-match losing streak, with opening-round losses in Dubai, Indian Wells and Miami, right after winning Doha.