Andrei Rublev Keeps Points, Prize Money but Faces Fine

Masters 1000 Semifinalist Faces Sanction

Russian-Language Official Alleges Match Incident

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev will retain the ranking points and prize money he earned at the Dubai Tennis Championships despite being disqualified from the tournament's semifinals.

However, the 25-year-old will face a fine following an incident involving a line judge during his match against Jiri Vesely. A Russian-speaking official alleged that Rublev swore at the judge in Russian, leading to his disqualification.

Rublev's disqualification marks the first time in his career that he has been ejected from a tournament. The incident has raised questions about the player's conduct and the potential consequences for his future matches.