ATP cancels Fujairah matches; agree to fly players out after €5,000 charter backlash

2026-03-04 - 14:03

ATP Tour has cancelled the Fujairah Challenger tournaments in the UAE after escalating Middle East tensions raised safety concerns. Players, officials and ball kids had earlier rushed for cover during a drone scare near the venue. The ATP also faced backlash for proposing a €5,000 charter flight for evacuation before reversing course and agreeing to cover players’ travel costs.