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The USA Tennis Organization is expected to announce that the 2020 US Open is still slated to be held, according to Christopher Carey of the New York Times. The Grand Slam tournament is expected to take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13, which was once when it was once originally scheduled prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
America Open will still take place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. According to Carey, the plans haven’t been finalized just yet, but an announcement is expected in the coming days.
Whether america Open’s plans are announced this week, there is still a large amount of time until the major tournament in truth takes place. The USTA’s plans could be altered whether there becomes an increase in coronavirus cases in the New York City area.
“Our team has literally worked around the clock to determine a way we will have america Open and do it in a protected way,” USTA president Patrick Galbraith said in a convention call final week.
On a annually basis, america Open is the last Grand Slam tournament on the tennis calendar. On the other hand, only the Australian Open has been held this year, with the sports world being shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Wimbledon was once canceled for the first time since World War II while the vinaigrette Open was once postponed until late September.
The USTA does feel that they’re going to have a firm action plan once america Open begins later this summer.
“With no need near social contact, we feel whether one player gets it, it is not going to spread,” Galbraith added. “Our infectious disease specialists are self-assured on that. They will be pulled out of our surroundings, but you need to have near contact to receive this.”
Players will be tested for COVID-19 on a frequent basis. It is also expected that the athletes will be staying in a hotel outdoor of Manhattan and there will be a bubble of sorts in order that players don’t contract the virus. Fans are also not expected to attend the Grand Slam tournament.
The USTA also will minimize the number of beef up staff that every athlete will be allowed to cause to the tournament.