The ATP and Swiss Indoors Basel organisers have today announced the cancellation of the 2021 Swiss Indoors Basel, scheduled to take place from 25-31 October, due to challenges related to COVID-19.
The ATP 500 tournament, known for attracting sell-out crowds and its premium event hospitality, was set to add to its rich history this year, following cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, with continued uncertainty around the global pandemic continuing to present challenges to planning and delivery of a successful event, the decision has been made to cancel the 2021 edition.
Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman, said: “It’s disappointing that due to the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic, and despite the efforts and commitment of the tournament team to find solutions, the Swiss Indoors Basel will not be going ahead in 2021. We look forward to the tournament returning as one of our most celebrated indoor events in 2022.”
Roger Brennwald, President of the Swiss Indoors Basel, said: “It’s with a heavy heart that the decision has been taken, together with ATP, to cancel this year’s tournament. Our focus is now on staging a safe and successful event in 2022, under conditions that we hope will offer us greater certainty across our operations. We look forward to welcoming back players and our passionate fans next year.”
The ATP continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 in assessing the provisional ATP Tour calendar and all further updates will be communicated in due course.
The ATP 500 tournament, known for attracting sell-out crowds and its premium event hospitality, was set to add to its rich history this year, following cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, with continued uncertainty around the global pandemic continuing to present challenges to planning and delivery of a successful event, the decision has been made to cancel the 2021 edition.
Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman, said: “It’s disappointing that due to the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic, and despite the efforts and commitment of the tournament team to find solutions, the Swiss Indoors Basel will not be going ahead in 2021. We look forward to the tournament returning as one of our most celebrated indoor events in 2022.”
Roger Brennwald, President of the Swiss Indoors Basel, said: “It’s with a heavy heart that the decision has been taken, together with ATP, to cancel this year’s tournament. Our focus is now on staging a safe and successful event in 2022, under conditions that we hope will offer us greater certainty across our operations. We look forward to welcoming back players and our passionate fans next year.”
The ATP continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 in assessing the provisional ATP Tour calendar and all further updates will be communicated in due course.