ITF World Tennis Tour M25 Biel

The wildcards for the M25 Biel were awarded.

Main Draw

1. Johan Nikles
2. Antoine Bellier
3. Leandro Riedi
4. Dominic Stricker

 Reserve

1. Jérôme Kym

Quali:

1. Mirko Martinez
2. Jérôme Kym
3. Mika Brunold
4. Kilian Feldbausch
5. Daniil Golubev (WC exchange)

Reserve

Allocated after sign-in. Interested players should therefore make sure to sign in. 

Doubles:
Wildcards for doubles will be awarded after the doubles sign-in on site.

We ask you to observe the following instructions: 

Wildcards for the qualification

All players who have received a wildcard for the qualification must confirm in writing (wildcards@swisstennis.ch) by Friday, 26 March 2021 12:00 noon. They are also obliged to sign in at the supervisor's office in person or by phone.

Wildcards for the main draw

All players who have received a wildcard for the main draw must confirm in writing (wildcards@swisstennis.ch) by Friday, 26 March 2021, 12:00 noon, otherwise the wildcard will be forfeited.

Sign-in

Because of Covid-19, sign-in is possible by telephone or in person on site. Please refer for sign-in details to the factsheet.

Absence without excuse

Swiss Tennis reserves the right to exclude players from the awarding of wildcards for a certain period of time in the event of unexcused absence from the tournament.

Attention: Please check the website for the latest information. https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

Travelling to Switzerland:

• Please check the website of the swiss government for the latest information concerning entry restrictions in terms of Covid-19.  https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html   
• If you don’t travel by your own car: Fill in the electronic form for incoming travellers: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende.html#-88539336
• PCR test obligatory for air passengers and passengers from a risk country
• Check if you enter from a risk Country: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/liste.html
• To avoid quarantine if you enter from a risk country: please carry confirmation that you are a professional tennis player (e.g. from your national federation).
• Confirmation where you are travelling and that the trip is of a professional nature without possibility of postponement. If you need this confirmation, please contact the tournament director, Mr. Damjan Mettler (Damjan.mettler@swisstennis.ch)
• Carry with you the covid-19 protocols of the ITF; https://www.itftennis.com/media/4525/return-to-international-tennis-participants.pdf

To get information about visa requirements, please contact: https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/fdfa/entry-switzerland-residence/visa-requirements-application-form.html

On site:

• negative Covid-19-Test result: If you enter from a risk country, you must be able to show proof of a negative coronavirus test no older than 72 hours when arriving at the tournament
• no spectators will be admitted on site. A maximum of one accompanying person per player receives an accreditation.
• must wear masks indoors, physical distancing 1.5m. Bring your own masks
• indoor restaurants are not open in Switzerland, you have the possibility to eat at the tournament or at the hotel

When leaving Switzerland for another country, many countries also have restrictions. Please check with your next destination what the regulations are when entering from Switzerland.