Andrey Rublev Disqualified from Dubai Semifinals After Shouting at Line Judge

Update: Rublev Keeps Ranking Points and Prize Money

**London, UK** - Andrey Rublev has been disqualified from his semifinal match at the Dubai Championships after shouting at the line judge in Russian. The incident occurred during Rublev's match against Jiří Veselý on Friday.

According to a Russian-speaking official, Rublev used profanity towards the line judge. The umpire immediately defaulted Rublev, making Veselý the winner of the match.

Rublev's Disqualification Upheld

Rublev's disqualification was upheld by the tournament officials. In a statement, the tournament director said that Rublev's behavior was "unprofessional and unacceptable." The Russian player was also fined for his actions.

Despite the disqualification, Rublev will retain his ranking points and prize money from the tournament. This is because the incident occurred after the tournament cutoff time.

Rublev's disqualification is a major setback for the Russian player. He was one of the favorites to win the Dubai Championships and was looking to improve his ranking. However, he will now have to wait until the next tournament to try and achieve his goals.