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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

UAE tennis tournament halted by air strike siren

UAE Tennis
  • A tennis tournament in Fujairah, UAE, was abruptly suspended after an air strike siren sounded during a match.
  • Players and officials at the ATP Challenger Tour event were rushed to designated safe areas following the security alert.
  • Reports emerged of a major fire at the Fujairah Oil Terminal, potentially caused by an intercepted drone strike.
  • The ATP confirmed that play was halted immediately, and the day's matches were cancelled as a precautionary measure, with the situation being closely monitored.
  • The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has also caused travel disruptions for players, including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev, heading to the Indian Wells tournament, which starts on Wednesday.

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Tennis players in UAE tournament flee court after nearby drone strike

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