The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced Thursday there will be a six-week suspension of the men’s professional tennis tour due to the coronavirus outbreak that has affected communities around the globe. The Miami Open, U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, Grand Prix II, the Monte-Carlo Masters, Barcelona Open and the Hungarian Open all are affected by the ATP’s decision to suspend play. “The suspension follows numerous local government orders on restrictions, bans or cancellations of public gatherings or events. INDIAN WELLS TENNIS POSTPONED AFTER CORONAVIRUS CONFIRMED“This is not a decision that was taken lightly and it represents a great loss for our tournaments, players, and fans worldwide,” ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said. We continue to monitor this on a daily basis and we look forward to the Tour resuming when the situation improves.

Source: Fox News March 12, 2020 15:33 UTC