Clay Travis: Russian athlete displayed ‘true courage’ when speaking against war

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Andrey Rublev, a Russian tennis player currently ranked 7th in the world, is speaking out against his country’s decision to enter war with Ukraine. The 24-year old used the immediate moments following his semi-final tournament win to pen "No War Please" in English onto the lens of a television camera.

As history has shown us, the Russian government does not take kindly to dissent in their own ranks. This makes Rublev’s written remark as brave as it is controversial.

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OutKick founder Clay Travis calls it a demonstration of "true courage."

Andrey Rublev (L) of Russia shakes hands with Hubert Hurkacz of Poland after winning their semi-final match during day 12 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)

"Given the threats a Russian athlete can face from its government, this is what speaking truth to power actually looks like," tweeted Travis. "And this takes true courage."

Rublev didn’t just pen "No War Please" at a ho-hum tournament in the doldrums of summer. He spread his message after advancing the finals in the Dubai Championships.

Members of the crowd hold flags including an Ukrainian one during the semi-final match between Hubert Hurkacz of Poland and Andrey Rublev of Russia during day 12 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)

On Thursday, Rublev told the media his athletic achievements mean little in the grand scheme of things.

"In these moments you realize that my