“We are very disappointed that the tournament will not take place. But the health and safety of fans, tennis players, volunteers, sponsors, employees and everyone associated with this event is of paramount importance, ”said competition director Tommy Haas. According to him, the organizers will consider the possibility of holding a tournament on other dates.
The Riverside County, California Department of Public Health has announced a coronavirus epidemic. The BNP Paribas Open tournament is currently not meeting the security concerns of its participants and spectators.
Earlier it was reported that the match of the Champions League PSG - Borussia will be played without spectators because of the coronavirus.