The Coronavirus epidemic has forced China out of next month's Davis Cup tie vs. Romania.

Increased travel restrictions in the wake of the Coronavirus prevent the Chinese team from traveling to Romania for the March 6-7th tie.

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The increased restrictions in response to the current Coronavirus outbreak have resulted in the China, P.R. team being unable to travel to this tie. Romania will advance to play in World Group I in September. (2/2)

— ITF Media (@ITFMedia) February 18, 2020

Statement regarding the Romania v China, P.R. Davis Cup World Group I tie:

The Davis Cup Committee has accepted the withdrawal of China, P.R. from their Davis Cup World Group I Play-off against Romania on 6-7 March. (1/2)

— ITF Media (@ITFMedia) February 18, 2020