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HONG KONG (AP) \u2014 The Hong Kong Open tennis contest was deferred indefinitely Friday since of widespread protests in a region.<\/p>\n
The contest had been scheduled to be hold from Oct. 5-13 on outside tough courts during Victoria Park. Tournament organizers pronounced a eventuality would be put behind “in light of a benefaction situation” though did not give a new date.<\/p>\n
A summer of criticism has rocked a region, led by campaigns opposite a due extradition law that would concede Hong Kong suspects to be sent to China for trial.<\/p>\n
“In light of a benefaction situation, Hong Kong Tennis Association and a WTA are announcing a delay of a 2019 Hong Kong Tennis Open,” organizers pronounced in a statement. “We essay to say a high customary of a eventuality for all participants, players and a fans in particular.<\/p>\n
“However, after endless discussions with a pivotal stakeholders, we interpretation that a well-spoken using of a contest can be improved positive during a after time.”<\/p>\n
The packaged tennis calendar could make that impossible.<\/p>\n
If a contest is behind by some-more than a week, it would strife with dual end-of-season events, a Elite Trophy and WTA Finals. Shortly after that comes a Fed Cup final between France and Australia.<\/p>\n
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