The match between Grigor Dimitrov and Jakob Fernley at the Madrid Open was suspended on Monday during the second set.
The widespread power outage in Spain could also affect the Champions League. There are growing concerns over the first-leg semi-final match between Barcelona and Inter Milan.
The game is scheduled to take place at Barcelona’s stadium this Wednesday, with the match set to begin at 1 AM Bangladesh time.
On Monday, a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal left daily life in chaos. Public transport came to a standstill, there were major traffic jams, and flights were delayed.
Hospitals, trains, and other services also faced disruptions. It is expected that it may take several hours to restore the power grid.
According to Spanish media reports, the power outage has impacted air travel, raising the possibility that the Barcelona vs Inter Milan match could be postponed.
Inter Milan is scheduled to travel to Spain on Tuesday afternoon. However, it remains unclear whether the Italian team’s travel plans will be affected due to the current situation.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was supposed to fly to Nyon, Switzerland, to attend the UEFA Youth League final on Monday. However, due to flight disruptions, he was unable to catch a flight before noon.
The power outage also impacted tennis. The third-round match between Dimitrov and Fernley at the Madrid Open was suspended during the second set. At that time, Dimitrov was leading 6-4, 5-4.
Later, the organizers were forced to announce the suspension of other matches for the day.
