Russia tennis star Andrey Rublev writes ‘No War Please’ after semi-final win at Dubai Championships. Watch
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Russia’s tennis star Andrey Rublev had a message for peace shortly after his win in the semi-last of the Dubai Championships on Friday. Rublev wrote “No War Please” on a TV broadcast camera, drawing applause from the crowd.
🙏 "No war please"
Le message d'Andrey Rublev 🇷🇺 après sa victoire en demi-finale à Dubaï !pic.twitter.com/lfJtx68wH1
— Eurosport France (@Eurosport_FR) February 25, 2022
The seventh-ranked Rublev had just defeated Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5) in their semifinal game prior to writing his message on the camera — as is common after matches.
Rublev wasn’t asked about the message during his on-court interview immediately following the match.
Comrade Daniil Medvedev spoke Thursday at the Mexico Open with regards to waking up to newsthat his nation had invaded Ukraine.
“Watching the news from home, waking up here in Mexico, was not easy,” said Medvedev, who will become the No. 1 men’s player when rankings are announced next week.
“By being a tennis player, I want to promote peace all over the world,” Medvedev continued. “We play in so many different countries. It’s just not easy to hear all this news. I’m all for peace.”