A Russian tennis player, Rublev, writes ‘No War Please’ on the TV camera lens after winning

On Friday, moments after reaching the final of the Dubai Championships. Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev wrote: “No War Please” on the TV camera.

Andrey Rublev, a Russian tennis player, wrote “No War Please” on a TV camera moments after advancing to the final of the Dubai Championships on Friday.

The seventh-ranked Rublev had just defeated Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in their semifinal match 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5). Before writing his message on the camera, as is customary after games. Russian troops stormed Ukraine’s capital on Friday. Escalating fears of a broader war in Europe and igniting global efforts to stop Russia’s aggression.

Rublev was not questioned about the message during his post-match on-court interview.

Daniil Medvedev, a compatriot, spoke Thursday at the Mexico Open about waking up to the news that his country had invaded Ukraine.

“Watching the information from home, waking up here in Mexico, it was not easy,” said Medvedev, who will be ranked first in men’s tennis when the rankings are released next week.

“By playing tennis, I hope to promote peace all over the world,” Medvedev added. We play in a variety of countries. Hearing all of this news is exhausting. But, I’m all in favor of peace.”