02 April 2020

Wimbledon reaction: tennis stars around the world devastated by cancellation

Tennis stars from around the world have spoken of their devastation over the cancellation of Wimbledon.

The grass-court season has now been abandoned after the ATP and WTA Tours extended their postponement back further until July. 

And stars from around the globe have been expressing their feelings on social media. 

It seemed the 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams was lost for words as she wrote on Twitter: "I'm Shooked."

And the 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer was 'devastated' by the announcement, saying: "There is no gif for these things that I am feeling." 

Last year's Wimbledon women's champion Simona Halep is sad that she won't be returning to the court sooner to defend her title.

World No 12 Petra Kvitova said the news "was a tough one to take". 

And teenage sensation Coco Gauff was 'heartbroken' at the news. 

Scotsman and two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said: "Very sad that the Fever-Tree Championships and Wimbledon have been cancelled this year but with all that is going on in the world right now, everyone's health is definitely the most important thing!

"Looking forward to getting back out on the grass next year already! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. #StayHomeSaveLives."

Former tennis ace Billie Jean King took to her Twitter and wrote: "It is more important than ever for those of us in tennis to work together and stand together.

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