AITA Cancels All Domestic Events Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

International Tennis Federation has also have decided to postpone all their events which was scheduled as per their calendar to six weeks.

New Delhi: All India Tennis Association have announced that they have decided to cancel the upcoming domestic Tennis events . AITA said that until they review the health situation again , the upcoming tournaments won't be held. Sports Federations all across the world have decided to postpone or reschedule their events following the outbreak and spread of coronavirus . All India Tennis Association have followed the footsteps so as to prevent any players getting infected by the deadly virus.

"In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent advisories issued by the government and the WHO, all AITA domestic tournaments (Talent series, championship series, Super series, National series, AITA men's and AITA Women's event starting from the week of March 16, 2020, onwards stand cancelled with immediate effect," AITA said in a release.

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— All India Tennis Association (@AITA__Tennis) March 12, 2020

AITA did not mention for how long the tournaments stand cancelled, saying it will notify the resumption of the events in future.

International Tennis Federation have also have decided to postpone all the events which was scheduled as per their calender to six weeks . As a result all top Tennis players will get a rare opportunity to rest in their home country or spend time with family and friends. Women's Tennis Association ( WTA ) also have decided to reschedule the upcoming events.