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04/29 02:04 CDT Power outage still affecting Madrid Open tennis tournament.
Opening of the gates delayed on Tuesday.
Power outage still affecting Madrid Open tennis tournament. Opening of the
gates delayed on Tuesday.
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) --- There was still no power at the Caja Magica tennis complex that
is hosting the Madrid Open on Tuesday, putting in jeopardy the resumption of
play a day after several matches had to be canceled.
Tournament organizers said the opening of the gates for fans was delayed until
11 a.m. local time (0900 GMT) because of the outage. They did not immediately
announce any schedule change regarding the matches.
"Due to reasons beyond the organization's control, the Caja Mgica is still
without power supply as of this morning. As a result, the opening of the gates
has been delayed, and we expect to open them at 11 a.m.," they said.
The power went out at 12:34 p.m. local time (1034 GMT) on Monday, stopping two
ATP singles matches and one doubles match that were underway. A total of 22
matches had to be canceled for the day.
Organizers said the games were called off "to guarantee the safety of the
players, fans and personnel." Spectators were told to leave the sports complex.
Power was restored at night through most parts of Madrid, and organizers had
said late Monday that play would resume on Tuesday.
Among the matches expected for Tuesday included second-ranked Alexander Zverev
facing Francisco Cerundolo. On the women's side, the remaining six fourth-round
matches were scheduled, including top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka facing Peyton
Stearns and second-ranked Iga Swiatek taking on Diana Shnaider.
The blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, knocking out
subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines.
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