India, March 2 -- Daniil Medvedev has said he is one of several players and staff currently stranded in Dubai, with the ATP Tour working to arrange their departure after rising tensions in the Middle East led to flight cancellations and major travel disruption.

The former US Open winner shared a post on Instagram from Russian tennis outlet Bolshe, stating that he was safe in Dubai and staying at a friend's home following widespread flight cancellations, just days after lifting the ATP title at the tournament there.

"The health, safety and wellbeing of our players, staff and tournament personnel is our priority. We can confirm that a small number of players and team members remain in Dubai following the conclusion of the recent ATP 500 e...