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Corona cancels tennis events in China
Tennis events have been canceled by the ATP and WTA in China due to the effects of the corona virus.
According to media reports, there will be no tennis events in China this year after the cancellation. International events are banned in China due to the corona virus.
According to media reports, only Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 trial events are allowed in China.
Meanwhile, WTA chief executive Steve Summons says it is unfortunate that major WTA events will not be held in China, with seven events, including the WTA finals, scheduled to take place in China.
The six events canceled by the ATP include the Shanghai Masters and the China Open.
According to ATP chairman Andre Godenzi, the Chinese government respects the decision, but regrets the cancellation of the event.
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He also said that alternative plans are being made so that tennis activities can continue after they start.
It is to be noted that the activities of international tennis are starting in August after a gap of 5 months due to the outbreak of corona virus.
