4 min readMar 3, 2026 12:06 AM IST The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has affected the whole world, and sports could not keep its distance from the impact of the ongoing war. Several top tennis players are stranded in Dubai after competing in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) released a statement on the safety of the players who have been stuck in Dubai. The organisation wrote, “The ATP is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and remains in regular contact with our players, their support teams and relevant local authorities.” ALSO READ | How sports have been impacted by US-Israel strikes on Iran & the resulting travel disruption “The health, safety and wellbeing of our players, staff and tournament personnel is our priority. We can confirm that a small number of players and team members remain in Dubai following the conclusion of the recent ATP 500 event. They and their teams are being accommodated in the tournament’s official hotels, where their …