UAE tennis tournament halted by air strike siren | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJamie BraidwoodTuesday 03 March 2026 14:07 GMTA drone strike was reported in the region of Fujairah, UAE (AFP via Getty Images)A tennis tournament in Fujairah, UAE, was abruptly suspended after an air strike siren sounded during a match.Players and officials at the ATP Challenger Tour event were rushed to designated safe areas following the security alert.Reports emerged of a major fire at the Fujairah Oil Terminal, potentially caused by an intercepted drone strike.The ATP confirmed that play was halted immediately, and the day's matches were cancelled as a precautionary measure, with the situation being closely monitored.The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has also caused travel disruptions for players, including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev, heading to the Indian Wells tournament, which starts on Wednesday.In fullTennis players in UAE tournament flee court after nearby drone strikeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in