Play is set to start Monday in California.
The BNP Paribas Open has drawn up measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, which is disrupting public events around the world.
Players will manage their own towels on court, and they can place the towels on a chair at the back of the court during play, organizers said in a statement.
Also, more than 250 hand-sanitizing stations have been installed. Restaurant, food supply workers, and volunteers at entrances will wear gloves. Fan and player interaction will be limited, and spectators who already bought tickets can request a refund.
Causing problems
Italy’s top-flight soccer league Serie A has postponed a number of games in recent weeks.
The English Premier League announced Thursday that the traditional pre-match handshakes between players and officials will be scrapped until further notice.
The outbreak also is causing concern about the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Olympics chief Thomas Bach says organizers are preparing for a “successful” Olympics despite the worries.