Andrey Rublev, a two-time Qatar Open champion. Andrey Rublev, a two-time Qatar Open champion.

Jack Draper admitted Andrey Rublev was simply too good after losing in three sets in the Qatar Open final. (More Tennis News)ph dream

Fifth seed Rublev won the tournament for a second time – having also triumphed in 2020 – with a 7-5 5-7 6-1 victory in two hours and six minutes on Saturday.

The Russian wrestled back control after losing the second set, overpowering Draper as he struck 34 winners throughout the contest.

Back-to-back breaks to open the final set put Rublev well on course for victory, and Draper conceded in his post-match interview there was little he could do to counter the world number 10, who will move up a place in the ATP rankings next week.

"It's been an amazing week," said Draper, who will rise to a career-high 12th. "Andrey was too good today. 

"We played some tough matches this week and in the third set he was just a bit too strong for me. 

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"I'm really proud of my efforts this week. Every day, I wake up and try to improve, so it’s a testament to my hard work I suppose."

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Rublev now has six ATP-500 level titles, with this his first since he triumphed in Dubai three years ago.

He said: "It feels amazing. It's my first ever title that I won twice. I'm really happy. I think both of us were really tired after two three-set matches that finished late. 

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"We were exhausted and it was difficult, but somehow we were able to play at a good level. When I lost the second set, I let it go and started to play more freely.

"I was really good mentally and didn't let frustration get over me. As soon as I was frustratedph dream, I was able to start again and I was able to play at the same intensity."