Priv Masters in the season, the tournament in Indian Wells was canceled due to the coronavirus, and the reactions of tennis players to the move of the organizers are slowly arriving.
Athletes are generally not enthusiastic, since a large number of them have already arrived at the tournament and were not informed in time. Most of them learned about the cancellation on Twitter.
"You've probably heard the news. Indian Wells has been cancelled. We're all here and we'll decide what's next. I am very sad about everything that is happening around the world. I hope that the authorities will find some solution soon. Stay healthy and safe," Rafael Nadal tweeted.
Argentinian Diego Švartsman also spoke.
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"It would be good if the ATP communicated a little better with the players regarding the postponement of the tournament when we are all on site. Finding out via social networks or WhatsApp is not the happiest thing," wrote Švartzman.
The question immediately arises as to what will happen to the other tournaments.
"It doesn't bode well for the tour if Indian Wells is canceled due to one confirmed case in the Coachella Valley. Broward Valley, home of the Miami Open, has multiple confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Monte Carlo is close to the border with northern Italy which is "closed". What will be with Rome Masters? Roland Garros? Wimbledon?!" Andy Murray's brother Jamie wrote on Twitter.
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