Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Wimbledon have been cancelled since World War II in 1945. According to the Wimbledon, a number of alternatives, including postponement, it decided that cancellation was the best option.
“With Wimbledon being at the start of July, we didn’t think we would have to make a decision until much later,” Wimbledon committee member Tim Henman said.
“But it has been so fast-moving. It became clear quite quickly that early postponement or cancellation were the options. It is the same for everyone.” Henman added.
The world governments enforced travel restrictions due to the concerns about the coronavirus. As a result Roger Federer and the other professional tennis players in Wimbledon are affected by this measure.
“Speaking to other players, someone like Roger Federer coming to the end of his career surely and the opportunity at Wimbledon has been taken away this year. I think he has expressed he is devastated but understands the decision.” Henman said.
“It will affect a lot of people in a lot of different ways but it is important to keep perspective on it as well. I spoke to Andy, Roger a couple of times and Feliciano Lopez who is involved in the tournament in Madrid. And a few text messages with Tommy Haas.” Henman said.
“I have spoken to Paul Annacone a lot in the States. Jim Courier as well. It is very challenging times and no-one really knows. We have just got to sit tight, follow the guidelines and stay healthy hopefully and we will get through it. Everyone was 100% understanding. People were beginning to expect the decision. 100% across the board.” he added.
The 2020 Wimbledon will commence on June 29, and finish on 12 July. The full Wimbledon order of play will be drawn on June 26 at The All England Tennis Club.
