Indian Wells Tennis Tournament Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

Tennis star Rafael Nadal has reacted to the postponement of the BNP Paribas Open 2020 which was earlier scheduled to start on Wednesday in Indian Wells. The most prestigious event outside the Grand Slams and tour finals, was canceled on Sunday, over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Nadal was set to be joined by defending BNP Paribas Open champion Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, Matteo Berrettini, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic and American Taylor Fritz for the Eisenhower Cup, a $150,000 winner-take-all event. But the cancellation forced Nadal to take to Twitter sending an emotional message to all concerned.

"You probably all heard the news. Indian Wells cancelled. We are here and still deciding what’s next. So sad for all that is happening around the world with this situation. Hopefully soon solutions from the authorities. Stay all well and safe": wrote Nadal.