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The French Open organizers expect a solid turnout of players

Roland Garros Tournament director Guy Forget it is confident that most of the world’s best players will travel to the French Open this year despite the threat of the coronavirus.

The red Grand Slam slam was reprogrammed from September 27 to October 11 due to the coronavirus pandemic with the US Open taking place in its original slot from August 31 to September 13.

However, some players raised question marks not only about travel back and forth for the two majors, but also about the different health and safety measures introduced to combat Covid-19.

There have been hints that defending champion Rafael Nadal may withdraw from the US Open to focus on Roland Garros while others may simply play Flushing Meadows instead.

However, forget that “most players” will compete in Paris.

“Well, you know, ATP and WTA have worked very hard with us and the Grand Slams together to be able to establish a program for the end of the season where players can play as much as possible,” he said. Eurosport.

“You know that many players have suffered a lot from not being able to make a living, so what we are trying to do, all of us, now is to offer a program in which they can actually perform. There will be many events as you know, some are following.

“None of the events are mandatory, so players will practically choose where and when they want to play. I think it’s fair, you know, like a Grand Slam – New York or Paris – we expect most players to come to our event, but at the some will not depend on where they come from. “

While the US Open will be a closed-door event, Roland Garros has confirmed that stadiums will be filled “up to 60 percent”.

“I can’t wait to see all the players, women and men, because I know we will see a smile on their faces,” said Dimentica. “I can’t wait to discover Philippe Chatrier’s new pitch with a roof because it’s something we’ve been dreaming of for so many years. And I’m looking forward to seeing the competition because the level of tennis we are seeing every year is simply incredible.

“And every year I’m amazed when I sit on the side of the field for a while and see these women and men playing at such a high level of tennis. Hopefully it’s with the fans. So far, we’re talking about 50 percent of the fans. , and I’m sure everyone will be lucky enough to be on the pitch for those games. We will be thrilled. “

– Media TEAMtalk

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