Bangalore Open suspended due to security concerns: ATP

The Bangalore Open scheduled to be held from September 29 has been suspended due to the local promoter's security concerns.

The Bangalore Open scheduled to be held from September 29 has been suspended due to the local promoter’s security concerns, according to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Board.

“The ATP Board can confirm that it has, regrettably, accepted a petition from the Bangalore Open to suspend the 2008 event due to the local promoter’s security concerns,” ATP said in a statement.

“The total event prize money of USD 400,000 will now be paid into the ATP player pension fund,” it said.

The statement did not elaborate on the security concerns.

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