Other Top 10 players are committed to playing in New York as 2019 US Open finalist Daniil Medvedev and world number 7 Alexander Zverev have confirmed their participation in this year’s edition. They join world number 1 Novak Djokovic after the Serbian announced his participation yesterday.
This will come as a relief to the organizers as many players have expressed concern about the restrictions in place. And with the general scare of the coronavirus, many players withdrew from the tournament. Reigning champions Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu recently announced their retirement from the US Open. WTA World Number 1 Ash Barty also decided not to travel to the United States due to the virus.
Announcement of the US Open by Daniil Medvedev
Medvedev announced his participation in a big way. She posted a photo on Instagram wearing fabrics from clothing giant Lacoste. And in the caption he showed his excitement.
“Ready to travel to the United States” read the caption
Medvedev and Lacoste had signed a new apparel deal in 2019.
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Alexander Zverev’s participation was announced by his management team. They say Zverev will travel on Saturday and play for three weeks at Flushing Meadows.
“He will start on Saturday and will participate in the US Open. It has been registered for about three weeks and has been in full preparation mode ever since. “ The management team of Zverev, 8 Global told SID.
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Previously Zverev showed his concerns about the US Open. The situation in the US has been disheartening for players and many have expressed concerns. Zverev may have had long discussions with his team after which he made his decision.
The Cincinnati Open will be the restart of the season for ATP. The WTA has already been restarted. This time to cut down on travel, the Cincinnati Open will be played at Flushing Meadows one week before the US Open on August 22. The US Open will begin on August 31st.
