ATP & WTA extend Tour suspension once again

Thursday, 02 April 2020 at 07:35

After both ATP and WTA Tours were suspended until 7th June 2020, they announced another decision further extending the suspensation.

The ATP and WTA Tours will be suspended until 13th July 2020. The suspension includes all of the ATP, WTA and ITF events. It will cover the whole grass-court part of the season, including the Wimbledon.

“Regrettably, the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic leaves us with no choice but to suspend the Tour further; a decision we’ve made in close cooperation with our members and the other governing bodies of tennis,” said Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman. “Health and safety remains the top priority as we navigate the challenges ahead in these unprecedented times. We will do everything we can for the Tour to resume at the earliest opportunity once it is safe to do so.”

“This was a decision that the WTA and its members did not take lightly, however we remain vigilant in protecting the health and safety of our players, staff and fans,” said Steve Simon, WTA Chairman and CEO. “While we share in the disappointment of the season’s further postponement, our priority remains to support each other during this unprecedented time and work together as a sport in preparation of our return to play.”