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After Andrey Rublev default, defending Dubai champion Daniil Medvedev defeated in semifinals

Ugo Humbert continued his masterful week at the ATP 500 tournament.

By Associated PressPublished March 01, 2024

MATCH POINT: U. Humbert def. D. Medvedev; Dubai SF0:46

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Andrey Rublev was defaulted from his semifinal at the Dubai Championships for yelling in the face of a line judge, allowing Alexander Bublik to advance to the final on Friday.

Also, defending champion Daniil Medvedev was knocked out in the other semi by Ugo Humbert 7-5, 6-3.

Ugo Humbert's run to the Dubai final includes wins over Monfils, Murray, Hurkacz and Medvedev. One of the more impressive showings this season.
— Ed McGrogan (@EdMcGrogan) March 1, 2024

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 01: Daniil Medvedev reacts while playing against Ugo Humbert of France in their semifinal match during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

The second-seeded Rublev erupted after Bublik won a point to take a 6-5 lead in the deciding set.

The Russian, who is ranked No. 5, immediately pointed to the baseline, walked to the line judge, leaned over and shouted in his face.

ATP supervisor Roland Herfel came to the court accompanied by a Russian speaker, who said Rublev swore in his native language.