ATP issue statement on Middle East crisis as Daniil Medvedev and tennis stars stranded in DubaiWorld No.11 Daniil Medvedev is one of several ATP Tour players and staff who are currently stranded in Dubai following the ongoing conflict in the Middle EastView 2 Images Tennis star Daniil Medvedev is stranded in Dubai (Image: 2026 Getty Images)The ATP have issued a statement regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with numerous players stranded in Dubai. Daniil Medvedev is among those affected having won the ATP 500 title there on Saturday. 11 Medvedev secured the Dubai title by default after his opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, withdrew through injury. ‌It follows the United States and Israel launching a combined assault on Iran, prompting the Iranian military to retaliate by striking American bases across the Middle East. A statement said: "The ATP is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and remains in regular contact with our players, their support teams and relevant local authorities.

Source: Daily Mirror March 02, 2026 13:41 UTC