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Matt Fitzpatrick casts doubt on Dubai title defence over fears about conflict

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Matt Fitzpatrick says he would be wary of travelling to the Middle East after having a child in August. Photograph: Colin Hubbard/AP

Matt Fitzpatrick, the world No 4, has admitted to reservations over appearing at the DP World Tour’s end‑of‑season events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai because of the conflict in the Middle East.

The Englishman, who is due to defend the DP World Tour Championship title in Dubai, has accused the tour of being “very vague” over plans to retain or move the tournaments. In Fitzpatrick’s mind, it is a “no-brainer” to play elsewhere, but he believes his sentiment will not feature strongly in the thoughts of the tour’s hierarchy.

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