The 24-year-old Russian broke into tears as he was highly disappointed with his performance.
Rublev beat Djokovic 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0 to lift the title.
Earlier, the 24-year-old Rublev had reportedly explained his stance in an interview. While responding to the importance of a semi-final match, he said, "In these moments, you realise that my match is not important. What's happening is much more terrible."
Fourth seed Andrey Rublev will face third seed Alexander Zverev in the final in Cincinnati after two three-set classics on Saturday.
The sixth-seeded Russian star could have won the match even more convincingly with the Spaniard saving break points at 3-1 down in the second set.
World number eight Andrey Rublev was toppled by Hubert Hurkacz, missing out on a place in Sunday's Miami Open final.
The 24-year-old Russian broke into tears as he was highly disappointed with his performance.
Rublev beat Djokovic 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0 to lift the title.
Earlier, the 24-year-old Rublev had reportedly explained his stance in an interview. While responding to the importance of a semi-final match, he said, "In these moments, you realise that my match is not important. What's happening is much more terrible."
Fourth seed Andrey Rublev will face third seed Alexander Zverev in the final in Cincinnati after two three-set classics on Saturday.
The sixth-seeded Russian star could have won the match even more convincingly with the Spaniard saving break points at 3-1 down in the second set.
World number eight Andrey Rublev was toppled by Hubert Hurkacz, missing out on a place in Sunday's Miami Open final.