Felix Auger-Aliassime says his semi-final loss at the Dubai Tennis Championships proved to be a stroke of luck, allowing him to depart the United Arab Emirates shortly before turmoil swept through the region.
Daniil Medvedev claimed his second ATP tour title of 2026 after winning the trophy at the Dubai Tennis Championships following Tallon Griekspoor's withdrawal from the final due to injury.
Concerns over Emma Raducanu's health intensified after she required on-court treatment during her opening-round defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The Dubai Tennis Championships will be without its top two players this year, as Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have both confirmed their withdrawals, citing health and scheduling reasons.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has returned into the top 10 of the world rankings after winning his maiden ATP 500 trophy at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Stefanos Tsitsipas is now within one win from returning to the world's top 10, after he reached his third Dubai final.