It is the first time since the start in 1969 that the Stockholm Open is not played. Earlier this year, the gravel tournament Swedish Open in Båstad was also canceled.

The international tennis circus, which is based on wandering players, has been hit hard by the corona pandemic's travel restrictions.

A few tournaments have been played and in just over two weeks, the US Open in New York will be decided. But several top names, such as Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty, have said they do not intend to travel to the United States because of the corona virus situation.

The tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York will be played without an audience.