Wimbledon 2020 cancelled due to Coronavirus pandemic; first time since World War II

In a massive development, Wimbledon - which is oldest tennis tournament in world has been called off for year 2020 due to Coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, it's first time since Second World War that it has been cancelled.

In an official statement, organisers said: "It's with great regret that, Championships 2020 will be cancelled due to public health concerns linked to Coronavirus pandemic".

134th Championships will w take place from 28 June to 11 July 2021.

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escalating world health crisis rocked sports world as a plethora of big events have been called off. Indian Open, which was scheduled to take place from March 19 to 22 at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, has been postponed. ongoing season of NBA has been suspended after a player tested positive for Coronavirus. With pandemic spreading rapidly in Europe, football has taken a huge hit, with several games being played behind closed doors, while Italian defender Daniele Rugani became first player to be diagsed with COVID-19. Furrmore, Tokyo 2020 Olympics have also been postponed due to outbreak.

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