UAE Tennis Challenger Cancelled Amid Drone Strikes on Oil Refineries
Posted : 04 March 2026
An ATP Challenger tennis tournament in Fujairah, UAE, was cancelled after drone strikes on nearby oil refineries caused safety concerns for players and officials.
The disruption is part of a wider impact on sports in the region, including postponements of the World Endurance Championship and AFC club matches.
Players were sheltered on-site and fully supported while travel arrangements were explored, as tensions escalate following recent military strikes in the Middle East.