Former world number 1, Boris Becker, collected a series of questions all related to the 2020 US Open. The Wimbledon Open was canceled due to the COVID-19 situation. However, the US Open has heralded the return of tennis to its highest arena. Although many players have chosen to stay out of the tournament. Former world number 1, Boris Becker chose to speak on the matter and seemed disappointed.
A fair number of players are missing in action in New York. However, the gap is greater in the WTA. The German believes that the pages of history would mention the winner of the 2020 edition of the US Open but would not mark him special due to the withdrawal of the players.
“I must say that I am surprised and disappointed that six of the top 10 women will not be there, and I hope they will regret it. In five years I don’t think people will look back on this Grand Slam and say ‘well, not everyone was playing’ – I don’t agree with this idea of an asterisk next to Open 2020 in the history books. ” He said.
The US Open 2020 is truly a challenge
Becker admits that the current situation is critical for everyone. Considering the current pandemic, he calls it one of the “most difficult” events. It is not easy to resist this critical situation and emerge as a Grand Slam winner. It takes the courage to do it and even the German admits it.
“Over time this will be remembered as one of the most difficult events to win due to everything going on around it and the conditions in which it was played. It will be huge for anyone who wins titles. I’m sorry that so many of the best women aren’t in New York. I am the first to appreciate how much they bring to these tournaments and I think they should be paid like men, but some of them have reacted a bit selfishly. “
Some of the best players would miss the Grand Slam
Heavyweight players like Ashleigh Barty, Simona Halep, Bianca Andreescu, Kiki Bertens and Elina Svitolina will miss the 2020 US Open. Although local girl Serena Williams will be in attendance and can’t wait to win her 24th Grand Slam title .
In the men’s section the two greats would be missing. Roger Federer is sidelined following a post-operative recovery phase. Whereas, Rafael Nadal has chosen to focus on his arena, the French Open.
The US Open 2020 is historic considering the social conditions prevailing all around. However, the USTA has done a great job screening and confinement of players in a safe environment. While a long list of names is missing, the US Open will not lack entertainment. In the current state of the draw, we may have two new Grand Slam holders at the end of the tournament.
