Wimbledon, British Open Canceled Over Coronavirus

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The United Kingdom, with roughly a quarter of the confirmed cases of coronavirus as the United States and less than half the known deaths, is leaving nothing to chance in terms of two of its most prominent and prestigious sporting events. Wimbledon has been canceled, and The Open Championship is likely to follow suit.

London's All England Lawn Tennis Tennis and Croquet Club announced Wednesday that its championships, scheduled for June 29 through July 12, would not be held, marking the first cancelation of the event known simply as Wimbledon since World War II. Shortly thereafter, Golf Digest reported that The Open Championship — best known as the British Open — would be canceled, as well. The Open had been scheduled to take place July 16-19 at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England.

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