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LThe Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP) confirmed this Tuesday through an official statement the definitive suspension of tennis tournaments. Auckland and New York, two ATP 250s, which will not be contested in 2021.
In addition, he announced that the tournament Pune (India) It will not be possible to celebrate in the month of February as planned, while Ro de Janeiro neither will it be disputed in the same month. For both, alternative dates will be evaluated.
The rest of the dates for tournaments scheduled in the first eight weeks of the year will remain as they were. Thus, Delray Beach and Antalya will be held between January 5 and 13; Doha between January 10 and 13; Melbourne 1 and Melbourne 2 between January 31 and February 6; the ATP Cup between February 1 and 5; and the Australian Open between February 8 and 21.
Andrea Gaudenzi, president of the ATP, assured that the “reconfigured” calendar for the start of the 2021 season represents “a huge effort” collaborative in tennis under “challenging circumstances”.
“We have been able to adapt and create an exciting start to the season. Health and safety will continue to be paramount as we navigate the challenges ahead and I want to thank everyone involved for their commitment to finding solutions to the start of the 2021 season, “said Gaudenzi.
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