MADRID, Aug 1 — Madrid Open organisers have been advised by local health authorities not to stage the tournament next month due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in the Spanish capital and are evaluating their options, they said today. The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept....
Saturday, 01 Aug 2020 08:42 PM MYTMADRID, Aug 1 — Madrid Open organisers have been advised by local health authorities not to stage the tournament next month due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in the Spanish capital and are evaluating their options, they said today.
“The organisers of the Mutua Madrid Open have been in close communication with the competent health organisations in the Community of Madrid and with the National Sports Council,” the organisers said in a“In the last meeting, on July 29, due to the increase in cases... in Madrid in recent days, the organisers stated their concerns about being able to stage the tournament free from health complications that might affect players, fans and staff.
The organisers added that they were keen to make a decision in good time as it was “impossible to guarantee a positive change in this situation in the coming weeks.”“In light of the advice... the organisers... are analysing and closely evaluating all the possible options, while always focusing on guaranteeing the safety of all those involved,” they added.
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