2nd-seeded Rublev defaulted from Dubai Tennis semifinals for unsportsmanlike conduct, allowing 7th-seeded Bublik to advance.

2nd-seeded Andrey Rublev was defaulted from the Dubai Tennis Championships semifinals after arguing with a line judge, allowing 7th-seeded Alexander Bublik to advance to the final. In another match, defending champion Daniil Medvedev was eliminated by Ugo Humbert. Rublev, who is ranked No. 5, became upset with Bublik's win in the deciding set and confronted the line judge, leading to a default by the umpire for unsportsmanlike conduct.

March 01, 2024
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