Flights suspended after explosion, Medvedev, Grikspur try to leave Dubai – Tennis Now
By Richard Pagliaro Saturday, February 28, 2026
Image source: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
dubai champion Daniil Medvedev and finalists Taron Grixpool They are reportedly trapped in the United Arab Emirates after the United States and Israel bombed Iran.
Iran apparently launched attacks on Middle Eastern targets, including Dubai, in retaliation for attacks by the United States and Israel, leading to the suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
According to Reuters, all flights in and out of Dubai are currently suspended.
Iran launches retaliatory attacks on targets in the Middle East https://t.co/WHE2xuhOzR
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 28, 2026
Medvedev defeated Grikspur, who suffered an injury to his left leg, in yesterday’s semi-finals and claimed his second Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship title earlier today.
twenty three
— Daniil Medvedev (@DaniilMedwed) February 28, 2026
Medvedev has not commented on his efforts to leave Dubai, although he posted “23” as he won his 23rd career title today. This marks the first time the former U.S. Open champion has won the same event twice.
Former world number one Medvedev and Grikspur are both planning to leave Dubai for the United States to attend next week’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
The Fairmont Palm, a luxury hotel in downtown Dubai, was hit by an apparent retaliatory attack by Iran, the BBC reported.
