There are further dark clouds over the US Open when two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova made a statement. The US Open were already facing problems with the pandemic and protocols. Many players had problems with the rules, especially the entourage limit.
Some protocols include regular checks, travel restrictions, etc. But the best players have a huge support staff consisting of coaches, physicists, etc. Due to the pandemic, players were asked to limit their support team, raising some concerns from the players on the side.
“There is still a possibility that I won’t go to the US Open” – Petra Kvitova
In an interview with the BBC, Kvitova clearly stated that with the current restrictions some players will not go to the Flushing Meadows. The pandemic is still a major problem in the United States and the quarantine rules are uncertain.
“I know some players will definitely not go if the restrictions are the way they are now.”
Speaking of his participation, Kvitova will further evaluate the situation. He would like to know how the pandemic sounds in a few weeks and what protocols are required.
“I’m still thinking about how everything will be, what the restrictions will be, how many people we can take and if they put us in quarantine.”
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The Czech international finds it odd to play without fans. She is skeptical of playing the US Open behind closed doors. Kvitova recently participated in the Bett1 Aces exhibition tournament in Germany, which had fans to encourage players.
“Playing without fans in the Grand Slam, I can’t really see it. If that happens and everything is fine, I will try to compete, but there is still a chance that I will not go. I will decide when I will know everything. “
There is a constant increase in uncertainty among the players. Without any official statement from any authority, players are losing patience. On both the male and female sides, major marquee players have yet to give their confirmation for the Grand Slam.
