Russian tennis player Andrei Rublev apologized for his behavior during the semi-finals of the Dubai tournament.
On March 1, the Russian was disqualified in the semi-final against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik. At the end of the third set, Rublev shouted in Russian to the line referee, which is why the main referee of the match decided to disqualify the tennis player. According to the regulations, Rublev had to lose all prizes and points won during the competition and leave the top 5 of the ATP rankings. However, on Monday it became known that the ATP had granted Rublev’s appeal. He kept the points and prize money he received for reaching the semi-finals of the Dubai tournament.
“I would like to apologize for my behavior in Dubai as it is unacceptable to shout or insult anyone. It doesn’t matter if it’s a linesman or just a spectator, this is unacceptable. I am really sorry. I am nobody and nothing to do this. Of course I learned a lesson. I hope everything will be fine and I will become better,” Rublev said in a video posted on the social network.
Rublev is 26 years old. During his career, the Russian won 15 titles at ATP tournaments.
Source : MatchTV
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