Published 10:42 IST, April 2nd 2020

Wimbledon cancelled: Twitterati makes memes to express disappointment over decision

Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus also comes as a big disappointment as it will be 1st time since World War II that the event will not be taking place.

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All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) on Wednesday decided to cancel annual Wimbledon Championships due to coronavirus outbreak which has caused a nationwide UK lockdown. news regarding same was anunced by Wimbledon on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday. Earlier, French Open postponed decision caused entire claycourt swing to be called off and w Wimbledon cancelled wipes out entire grass court season as well.

Also Read: Wimbledon 2020 Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic; First Time Since World War II

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Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus 

news of Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus also comes as a big disappointment. It will be 1st time since World War II that event will t be taking place. Earlier, AELTC had said that it was evaluating all scenarios, including postponement and cancellation of Wimbledon. 

Also Read: Roger Federer Reacts As Wimbledon 2020 Gets Cancelled, Feels 'devastated'

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Twitter reacts to Wimbledon cancelled news amid UK Lockdown

Also Read: Isner: 2020 Wimbledon Would Be 'tough Pill To Swallow'

French Open 2020 dates 

French Open 2020 dates were rescheduled after event was earlier called off due to coronavirus. According to new dates, French Tennis Federation has made decision to hold French Open 2020 from 20th September to 4th October 2020, which also overlaps with dates of Laver Cup, co-owned by tennis great Roger Federer. 

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10:42 IST, April 2nd 2020