The UAE is among the nations currently under attack by Iran, following US-Israeli airstrikes on the Middle Eastern country over the weekend. Airbases in Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, bore the brunt of Iranian retaliatory strikes, whilst tourist favourites in nearby Dubai also came under fire. Players were seen hastily exiting the court amid scenes of panic after an alarm was triggered at the Tennis Country Club Fujairah. Among them are men's singles champion Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev, who remain stranded in the UAE following the grounding of outbound flights. Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.

Source: Daily Mirror March 03, 2026 11:04 UTC