The recent incident in Dubai where Andrey Rublev was disqualified from the Dubai Open was sure to grab the attention of tennis legends. While many players came forward with unique perspectives on the situation, a majority of them despised the authorities for making decisions of such high magnitude. Reflecting on a similar note, tennis legend Jimmy Connors recently came forward with his thoughts on the situation.

Opening up on the controversial topic, Connors mentioned how tennis in his era was booming at an immense pace and how the recent incident makes it seem like the sport is now moving backwards once again.

Jimmy Connors despises the disqualification call made against Andrey Rublev

In a recent turn of events at the Dubai tournament, Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev faced disqualification after a linesman alleged he used foul language in his native tongue. As the incident ignited a controversy, it drew the attention of tennis legend Jimmy Connors. Connors expressed his thoughts of seeing tennis go ub ‘reverse’, highlighting the importance of allowing players to display their potential on the court.

“Nobody is perfect, you’re gonna get screwed one way or the other, you know with calls and all that kind of stuff. but if these guys aren’t allowed to show their enthusiasm, their passion,” he expressed , highlighting the fact that not allowing athletes to participate can be an extreme call.

Jimmy Connors reminisced about the glory days of tennis in the ’70s and ’80s when players were free to showcase their strengths. “I do know what I’m talking about because I lived it. And that is what made tennis in the 70s and 80s. Tennis became a sport that was on the level of hockey and baseball and football and basketball where guys weren’t afraid to show their passion and what they had to give and what it meant to them,” he stated.

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As the legend gave a detailed explanation of how it is important to allow players to express their potential, he not only added a verdict to Rublev’s recent case but also taught the authorities a valuable lesson.

Players point towards a need for VAR in tennis

After the match between Andrey Rublev And Alexander Bublik ended on an unexpected note, the Kazakh came forward to support his opponent for the harsh decision that was imposed against him.

Insisting on the fact that disqualification is not the resolution of an argument, he mentioned the need for VAR in tennis to avoid such situations. “We have this proof every week that when the tournament is with electronic line calling, we don’t have these troubles,” he said.

As the whole tennis community learned a lesson after the recent incident against Rublev, it still remains to be seen if the authorities come up with a way to end the debate.