Russian tennis player Andrei Rublev evaluated his punishment for insulting the referee against Alexander Bublik in the semi-final match of the tournament in Dubai. His words are quoted “Sports Express”.
“Of course, in any case, it is inappropriate to raise your voice at the lineman or anyone in general. This is wrong, unacceptable and disrespectful. And even this is banal bad manners. And I didn’t even say half of what was written in the report. But still, based on all my experience in my career, a $36,000 fine and disqualification for the word “moron” is too much,” Rublev said.
In the match on March 1, Rublev was disqualified in the semifinal match against Alexander Bublik, the representative of Kazakhstan at the tournament in Dubai; The Russian swore obscenely at the linesman in Russian. It was not the president who drew attention to the mat, but another line judge who spoke Russian. It is worth noting that Bublik expressed his desire to continue the meeting.
Rublev was initially punished with a fine and deprivation of rating points, but the points were later returned.
Previously Rublev answered When asked about his participation in the Olympics.