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Rublev shared firsthand his feelings after getting trapped in Dubai. Source: Getty

Rublev and tranquility in his odyssey: "Why worry about things beyond my control?"

Trapped in Dubai due to the war in Iran, Andrey spoke for the first time after escaping... and showed an unusual and surprising calmness. "I was only thinking about how to get to Indian Wells."

Daniil Medvedev, how he left Dubai and arrived at Indian Wells. Photo: gettyimages

Medvedev recounts his odyssey to get to Indian Wells: car, borders, a lost passport, and 48 hours of travel

The Russian narrates in great detail the tremendous journey he had to face to safely leave Dubai and arrive on time to Indian Wells.