US EditionDaniil Medvedev Among Players Stuck in Dubai After u.s. Airstrikes
Top tennis players including Medvedev remain stranded in Dubai as UAE airspace closure disrupts flights following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with no clear reopening date.
- On Sunday, Daniil Medvedev, former World No.1 and 2021 U.S. Open champion, is stranded in Dubai with his family and team after winning the Dubai Open. Several players remain in Dubai due to the U.S.-Iran conflict escalation.
- After Saturday's strikes, U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian targets prompted Tehran to retaliate, hitting Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport and causing UAE carriers to pause operations.
- Among those affected, Andrey Rublev, Tallon Griekspoor, Harri Heliovaara, Henry Patten, Mate Pavić, and Marcelo Arévalo remain in Dubai, while Felix Auger‑Aliassime left on one of the final flights and organisers extended hotel stays three days.
- Medvedev was slated to play at Indian Wells and the Eisenhower Cup, while Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships organisers extended accommodation for ATP officials, players and support staff by three days as some airlines resumed flights on Monday.
- The International Paralympic Committee highlights travel disruptions affecting some athletes, with restrictions impacting the March 6‑15 Paralympics and the Gulf transit hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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The war in the Middle East poses problems for tennis professionals. Several prominent players, including the Russian Daniil Medvedev, are currently unable to leave. The next important tournament is about to take place.
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