Russian Tennis Stars Miss Indian Wells Due to Travel Disruptions

The US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran over the weekend have led to airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations across parts of the Gulf, disrupting a key transit hub. The Russian tennis players were among those affected by these travel disruptions, preventing them from arriving in time for Tuesday night's exhibition event at the Indian Wells tournament in southern California.

A Challenger event in Dubai was also cancelled over security alerts related to the ongoing conflict in the region, further highlighting the impact of the geopolitical situation on international sports events.