The US Open will take place at a time when the whole world is facing a pandemic. Tennis has been inactive for five months and therefore starting with caution became the only option. The organizers are taking utmost caution when dealing with the players.
The US Open in terms of protocols has made some rigorous decisions. There will be no fans at Flushing Meadows. There will be regular temperature and symptom checkups. And the entourage with the player is also limited.
Wesley Koolof, the Dutch doubles specialist, tweeted the waiver document that players must sign to play in the US Open. The US Open makes sure that players understand and take responsibility for the risk they take when coming to the United States.
“I am fully aware of the risks involved in entering the USTA National Tennis Center Incorporated premises and facilities located at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing, New York.” read the first line of the waiver
The waiver issued by the 2020 US Open applies to both the player and his team
The waiver also included a set of rules that the player had to follow to enter the facility. The player must follow the protocols implemented by the USTA and local ones also by the government.
“I also understand that compliance with COVID-19 protocols will not eliminate these risks, even with social distancing and other security measures in place at facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, I choose to voluntarily participate in the entry into the Facilities with the full knowledge that this could be dangerous for my health and for those with whom I may come into contact. “
“I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risk of loss or personal injury, including serious illness, injury or death, which may be incurred by me or others who come into contact with me, as a result of my presence in the Facilities, is caused by the negligence of the CNT or otherwise. “
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Also, the player cannot sue the organizers, the government, etc. If you get injured or contract the coronavirus. And the waiver signed by the player also applies to his team, so the player has to keep that in mind.
An interesting contract from the US Open. Ultimately it is the players who make the decision to come to the US Open, so they are responsible. The US Open will begin on August 31st.
Source: Twitter: Wesley Koolhof
