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Rafael Nadal is one of the many reactions to Sunday's news that Indian Wells has been cancelled. It's the first time since World War II that a tennis tournament of this size has been called off.

You probably all heard the news. Indian Wells cancelled. We are here and still deciding what’s next. So sad for all that is happening around the world with this situation. Hopefully soon solutions from the authorities. Stay all well and safe.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 9, 2020

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"The Riverside County Public Health Department has declared a public health emergency for the Coachella Valley after a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) locally," a statement on Sunday night read. "As a result, the 2020 BNP Paribas Open will not take place at this time due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus and the safety of the participants and attendees at the event."

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While the ATP Council held a meeting...

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Hearing there are emergency player council meetings underway in Indian Wells right now ....
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) March 8, 2020

Not all of the players were clued into what was happening.

Estaría bueno que @atptour comunique un poco mejor a los jugadores de una suspensión de semejante torneo cuando estamos todos acá... enterarse por redes sociales o whats app es bastante flojo.
— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) March 9, 2020

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"It would be nice if ATP Tour communicate a bit better to the players of a suspension to such a tournament when we are all here…finding out through social networks or WhatsApp is quite lazy," Diego Schwartzman's tweet reads.

The WTA has been more quiet, for now.

Thank you @FlipperKF !!!!
— Sorana Cirstea (@sorana_cirstea) March 9, 2020

Though Steve Simon did release a statement.

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Steve Simon, WTA Chairman and CEO on the 2020 BNP Paribas Open not being held: pic.twitter.com/tqWmoOxHTs
— wta (@WTA) March 9, 2020

Some are upset that they changed post-Davis Cup plans to make it to Indian Wells.

If the news is true and Indian Wells is cancelled I kind of wish I’d stayed and gone out after Davis Cup...
— John Millman (@johnhmillman) March 9, 2020

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Tennys Sandgren was ready for anything.

I propose a new competition

Location: yardhouse

Event: drink for drink

Rules: last man/woman standing wins

Prize: everything https://t.co/SS2M91Ws8U
— Tennys Sandgren (@TennysSandgren) March 9, 2020

Others are annoyed with the loss of points—which, at least, will be the same for everyone.

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Def Not... #ForceMajeure 🤷🏾‍♂️
— Dustin Brown (@DreddyTennis) March 9, 2020

While the biggest concern is, of course, health, the loss of income is being felt.

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And players don't quite know where to go next, with two weeks until Miami.

The Wild Cards for Phoenix Challenger are a more precious commodity than Gold right now.
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) March 9, 2020

Denis Shapovalov may have said it best.

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I’m shook 😶
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) March 9, 2020

Tennis Channel's talent shared their thoughts, including Jon Wertheim:

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Brett Haber:

And Paul Annacone:

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As of now, the Miami Open has not made any comment about plans to postpone or cancel.

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