Indian Wells Open: Russians delayed after travel disruptions caused by Middle East crisis

March 4, 2026

TL;DR

Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev missed an Indian Wells exhibition event due to travel disruptions caused by the war on Iran.
The conflict led to airspace closures and flight cancellations, affecting players traveling through the Gulf region.
Jack Draper and Coco Gauff expressed concerns for players and staff trying to reach Indian Wells.
An ATP Challenger event in the UAE was cancelled due to a security alert.
The PTPA offered to subsidize charter flights for players stranded, and the ATP Tour reportedly covered the full cost for those in Fujairah.

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