Madrid Open: Play canceled for the day due to the interruption of current in large parts of Spain and Portugal

British Jacob Fearnley was forced from the field because the game was canceled on Monday on Madrid Open on Madrid’s day due to electricity disappearance throughout the country.

The third round between Fearnley and Grigor Dimitrov reached a critical stage, Fearnley broke 15. The seed to stay in the match, when the loss of power in the local area influenced the tables and the camera above the court.

Positioning of the camera when she lost power meant that the match could not continue with the line referees, because she was stuck in the player line.

The game was stopped at 12.34 hours local time and – after staying on the field for a while – the couple was eventually taken inside to wait for the problem to be corrected.

Electronic call systems also influenced the interruption of electricity, ATP said, while viewers distributed pictures of dark corridors at the Manzanares Park Tennis Center.

Gigi salmon, speaking on Sky Sports NewsHe said, “Everyone is in the darkness. I passed the players’ restaurant, and the players eat with a candle light so they can actually see what they eat.”

The tournament later canceled the game for the day, explaining on social networks X: “For reasons beyond the control of the organization and to guarantee general security, Nationwide Power Shot experienced in Spain on Monday, April 28. He forced the cancellation of both days and night sessions on Muta Madrid Open.”

The Spanish Operator of the Electric Network Red Electrica said it could take up to 10 hours to restore energy – because both countries are affected by airports and public transport services.

“We start recovering strength in the north and south of the peninsula, which is crucial for the gradual filling in electricity supply,” said Red Electrice via X.

“This procedure includes a postepena energization of the portable network because they are connected by generation units. We continue to work to restore strength.”

Parts of the Madrid underground were evacuated, and traffic lights in the city stopped working, while El Mundo reported that thousands of passengers had to be evacuated after the disruption had left Metro service in Barcelona without electricity.

Reports on national media in Spain have reported that Sevilla and Valencia have been affected by the interruption, and the telephone lines have also been lowered throughout the country, while parliament in Madrid and metro stations across the country in the dark.

In Portugal, a country of about 10.6 million people, killed hit the capital, Lisbon and the surrounding areas, as well as northern and southern parts of the country. According to further reports, parts of France also influenced.

On Tuesday morning, Red Electric announced that Spain had recovered more than 99 percent of its power, and the tournament organizers confirmed that the game would continue according to the schedule.

The statement says: “The power supply has been renewed in Caja Mágica. In order to ensure the proper functioning of the entire facility, Gates will open at 11:00, and the game will start at 12:00, as originally scheduled.”

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