Russian tennis star Rublev writes ‘No War Please’ on TV digicam lens after win

Moments after advancing to the ultimate on the Dubai Championships on Friday, Russian tennis participant Andrey Rublev wrote “No War Please” on a TV digicam.

Russian tennis participant Andrey Rublev wrote “No War Please” on a TV digicam.

Russian tennis participant Andrey Rublev wrote “No War Please” on a TV digicam moments after advancing to the ultimate on the Dubai Championships on Friday.

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The seventh-ranked Rublev had simply overwhelmed Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5) of their semifinal match earlier than writing his message on the digicam — as is widespread after matches.

Russian troops bore down on Ukraine’s capital Friday in an invasion of a democratic nation that has fueled fears of wider struggle in Europe and triggered worldwide efforts to make Russia cease.

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Rublev wasn’t requested concerning the message throughout his on-court interview instantly following the match.

Compatriot Daniil Medvedev spoke Thursday on the Mexico Open about waking as much as information that his nation had invaded Ukraine.

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“Watching the news from home, waking up here in Mexico, was not easy,” stated Medvedev, who will turn into the No. 1 males’s participant when rankings are introduced subsequent 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.”

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