Rublev has had an eventful week. He edged Alex De Minaur 10-8 in a third-set tiebreaker, but it took him eight match points to do it. Then he edged Felix Auger Aliassime 7-5 in a third-set tiebreaker, in a match that finished with a whirlwind of fast-paced play and go-for-broke shots.

Britain’s young tennis star, Jack Draper, has withdrawn from the upcoming Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships. The 23-year-old is regarded as one of the most talented players currently playing in men’s tennis in the singles category.

Carlitos made his debut in Qatar by beating Croatian veteran Marin Cilic, before eliminating Luca Nardi in three sets after having a shocking blackout in the second set. His run ended against Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals, at the end of a match full of ups and downs.