Indian Wells tennis postponed after coronavirus confirmed

BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, set to begin this week, has been postponed after a case of coronavirus was confirmed in Coachella Valley.

Riverside County Public Health Department declared a public health emergency Sunday for desert cities located 110 miles east of Los Angeles, including Indian Wells where combined ATP and WTA tours were to play two-week tournament starting Wednesday.

Tournament director Tommy Haas said organizers are prepared to play event on different dates and will explore options. decision to postpone was based on guidance of medical professionals, Centers for Disease Control and state of California officials.