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

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Mar 4, 2026 - 13:30
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Indian Wells Open: Russians delayed after travel disruptions caused by Middle East crisis
  • Medvedev and Rublev both miss pre-event exhibition

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The Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev did not arrive at Indian Wells in time to participate in Tuesday night’s southern California exhibition event after they were among those affected by travel disruptions caused by the war on Iran.

The US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran over the weekend and the conflict has led to airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations across parts of the Gulf, disrupting a key transit hub. Continue reading...

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