The Fed Cup finals have been postponed indefinitely in response to concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus.
The 12-team women's tennis tournament was set to be played April 14-19 in Budapest, Hungary. The International Tennis Federation said it still hopes to stage the event in 2020, but did not announce a date.
The Fed Cup serves as a qualifying event for the Olympics and the ITF said it ``is working closely with the IOC to address any impact this may have on athlete eligibility'' for the Tokyo Games.
All playoff matches between lower-ranked teams, which were set to be played in eight locations around the world, were also postponed.
ITF President David Haggerty said ``we are extremely disappointed to have to make this decision, but we will not risk the safety and welfare of players, captains, event staff or spectators.``
The Fed Cup finals features a new format this year with 12 teams competing in four groups before a knockout phase. The United States is set to play Spain and Slovakia in Group C.