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Medvedev Claims Dubai Title After Griekspoor Withdraws With Hamstring Injury

UAE flight suspensions following regional strikes leave players’ travel to Indian Wells in doubt.

Overview

  • Tallon Griekspoor was ruled unfit after scans confirmed a left hamstring injury, forcing his withdrawal just hours before the Dubai final.
  • Daniil Medvedev received a walkover to secure his 23rd ATP singles crown and his first repeat trophy at the same event, earning 500 ranking points and $461,835.
  • Tournament officials said the singles final would have proceeded despite the unrest, and the doubles title match was completed as scheduled.
  • The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority closed airspace and suspended flights after Iranian missile attacks were intercepted, with Dubai airports halting operations.
  • Medvedev said “no one knows” when departures will resume, while Griekspoor expects to be sidelined for weeks and will miss Indian Wells, with Miami uncertain.