Andrey Rublev reaches Dubai final

February 25, 2022 Team MVR

Andrey Rublev made a plea for peace after notching an eighth consecutive victory on Friday to move into his second final in as many weeks with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) win against Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai.

LET'S GO!@AndreyRublev97 defeats Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 to secure his place into the final in Dubai💪@DDFTennis | #DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/OrZGyu5maI

— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 25, 2022

The Russian No 2 seed signed the camera lens on court with the message, “No war please”, clearly stating his feelings about his nation’s invasion of Ukraine.

❤️@AndreyRublev97 pic.twitter.com/Ul9Hg8SRvS

— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 25, 2022

The 24-year-old had told reporters in Dubai on Thursday that he believed in peace and unity and he reiterated the sentiment after his win over Hurkacz.

Now through to the championship match, Rublev will be seeking a 10th career title and fifth at the ATP 500 level on Saturday.

He will face either Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely, who shocked Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, or Canadian sixth seed Denis Shapovalov in the final.