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Tallon Griekspoor's crazy weekend in Dubai: 'I'm in no rush to catch one of the first flights'

Tallon Griekspoor's crazy weekend in Dubai: 'I'm in no rush to catch one of the first flights'

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor reached the final in Dubai but was forced to withdraw against Daniil Medvedev due to a hamstring injury. He is currently stranded in Dubai as the local airspace has been closed following missile attacks from Iran.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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