Tennis News: World number 3 Dominic Thiem has left the US and returned to Austria after two Masters 1000 tournaments held at Indian Wells and Miami were canceled.
The tournament in Indian Wells was canceled on Sunday (08/03) due to the growing corona virus, while the tournament in Miami was canceled on Thursday (12/03). “Unfortunately we have to pack and go home without diving even one tournament here in the US. I am very sorry to all the fans and people who have worked hard all year to make the tournament special and unique, “said Dominic Thiem through his personal Twitter account.
Shortly after the Miami Open was officially canceled, the ATP announced the suspension of the men’s professional tournament for six weeks. The ATP stated that this was not an easy decision to take, but they felt that the decision was the right thing to do after the WHO had declared the corona virus pandemic.
“Right now, we have to accept that decision and do the best we can to keep everyone healthy and safe. I am already looking forward to hitting the ball again and I will keep the latest news as soon as I get some news, “added Thiem.
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With the cancellation, Thiem’s attempt to retain the title at Indian Wells must also be delayed. Last season, Thiem won the Masters 1000 title for the first time in his career after beating Roger Federer’s classmate at the top BNP Paribas Open party, Indian Wells.
We already know that initially that the organizers of the Miami Open insisted that they would continue according to plan, while the ATP stated that the tournament calendar other than at Indian Wells would remain on schedule.
However, as reported by Sportsmail, “the Miami Open at the end of this month will certainly be canceled, following the cancellation done by BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells.”
“However, that will lead to the postponement of the international tennis tournament earlier this spring. Significantly canceled tournaments, including the ATP tournament, Monte Carlo Open and WTA tournament, Stuttgart Open, can disrupt the clay-court season. “
“According to reliable sources, the delay plan could be longer and make all tournaments stopped until the Madrid Open in early May, the tournament which will feature top male and female tennis players.”
The second Grand Slam of the season, the French Open will begin at the end of May, but organizers said last week that they did not plan to postpone or cancel the tournament, while Wimbledon also still plans to hold the tournament after the British government chose not to cancel all events. Sports.
