‘We will play tennis again’ – Petra Kvitova urges calm over ongoing coronavirus crisis

Petra Kvitova says it is a ‘surreal’ time in tennis right now, but added that fighting the coronavirus outbreak must take priority.
Kvitova was in California preparing for Indian Wells when both the ATP and the WTA cancelled a spate of upcoming tournaments due to health fears surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19.
However, she headed back to Europe with a message calling for calm.
“It’s time to leave Indian Wells and head back to Europe,” Kvitova write on her social media channels.
“It has been a surreal week here in California, but I’m so happy to see that the health and safety of players, staff and fans has been the priority.
RELATED: ‘It gives him more time’ – Tim Henman believes enforced break may help Andy Murray comeback
“We are tennis players and our job is far less important than those on the front line fighting this virus.
“We will play tennis again so please stay calm and in the meantime, let’s look after each other and take the right steps to contain the virus so we can be back soon.”
Kvitova has been in good form so far this season, and reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
French Open
Carlos Alcaraz makes 23-year-old top ten player feel old
Carlos Alcaraz makes Casper Ruud feel like time is getting away from him.
-
French Open
Casper Ruud a big fan of Ons Jabeur and Simona Halep
Ons Jabeur claimed the Madrid Open title earlier this month.
-
French Open
Exclusive – Annabel Croft on ‘big match player’ Emma Raducanu’s prospects for this summer
Annabel Croft has backed teenager Raducanu to defy some of her doubters this summer.
-
French Open
French Open: Rafael Nadal slips, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz favourite
Rafael Nadal is still considered a strong contender for the French Open crown.
-
Tennis News
Roger Federer comeback on track as agent reveals Swiss icon is keen to have a crack at Wimbledon 2023
Roger Federer “won’t rush back this time”.
-
French Open
French Open talking points: Ashleigh Barty void, Emma Raducanu’s pain, Hawk-Eye snub
A few talking points ahead of the 2022 French Open.
-
French Open
Red-hot Iga Swiatek ’embracing’ the pressure ahead of French Open, says Martina Navratilova
Iga Swiatek is thriving.
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic ‘rose in Belgrade’, says tennis pundit as he highlights ‘turning point’ in world No 1’s season
Novak Djokovic “very close to his best form”.
-
French Open
The British singles contenders at the 2022 French Open: Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie lead the way
The top British players in the main draw at Roland Garros.
-
French Open
Carlos Alcaraz heartbroken about Rafael Nadal injury, saying: ‘It hurts me to see him suffer’
Carlos Alcaraz admits it is painful to see Rafael Nadal suffer.