Wimbledon committee: "Roger Federer and Andy Murray was 100% understanding"

The 134th edition of the Wimbledon Championships will not take place, as from 1915 to 1918 and from 1940 to 1945, due to the global pandemic from Covid-19. However, a strong message of union and closeness to the whole world came from the most representative character of the tournament, Roger Federer, who invites everyone to cheer on doctors and nurses who are "fighting for us" at the moment.

Wimbledon committee member Tim Henman says the reaction from the rest of tennis has been understanding after they were forced to cancel the tournament. “With Wimbledon being at the start of July, we didn’t think we would have to make a decision until much later,” Henman said. “But it has been so fast-moving. It became clear quite quickly that early postponement or cancellation were the options.”

“It is the same for everyone,” Henman said wen asked for Andy Murray’s reaction. “Speaking to other players, someone like Roger Federer coming to the end of his career surely and the opportunity at Wimbledon has been taken away this year. I think he has expressed he is devastated but understands the decision.

It will affect a lot of people in a lot of different ways but it is important to keep perspective on it as well. I spoke to Andy, Roger a couple of times and Feliciano Lopez who is involved in the tournament in Madrid. And a few text messages with Tommy Haas. I have spoken to Paul Annacone a lot in the States.

Jim Courier as well. It is very challenging times and no-one really knows. We have just got to sit tight, follow the guidelines and stay healthy hopefully and we will get through it. Everyone was 100% understanding. People were beginning to expect the decision. 100% across the board."

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