Medvedev and Russian trio escape Dubai chaos to reach Indian Wells
Daniil Medvedev and fellow Russian stars have successfully reached Indian Wells after being stranded in Dubai.
The trio, including Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov, reportedly drove to Oman before flying to Istanbul. Travel plans were thrown into chaos following airstrikes and the closure of Middle East airspace.
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The ATP confirmed that the vast majority of players have now successfully departed the region. Medvedev and Rublev were already spotted practicing in California on Wednesday night. The 2021 U.S. Open champion, Medvedev, won the Dubai title last Saturday just before the attacks. Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor was also stranded but eventually managed to fly to Milan. Doubles stars Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten are also safe after a failed attempt to reach Oman.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime narrowly escaped on one of the final flights out on Saturday. All three Russian players will benefit from first-round byes at Indian Wells due to their seeding. The safety of players and staff remains the ATP's highest priority during this ongoing crisis.
