The Mercedes driver wasn’t the only notable attendee on semifinal day in Doha. Former football manager Arsene Wenger and current ATP CEO Andrea Gaudenzi also enjoyed a day of men’s tennis in the Middle East. Earlier in the week, basketball star Jimmy Butler also shared a “dream” hit on Center Court with Carlos Alcaraz.
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As Russell gears up for the start of the Formula 1 season in March, he watched Rublev get one step closer to his own podium finish in Doha, edging out Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) in just under three hours.
“He was serving well. I cannot do much,” Rublev said told World Feed. “This is one of the best servers on tour. So I just need to guess and when I will have moments, just go for it.”
