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US Open to be held behind closed doors after New York governor gives go-ahead
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Tuesday, 16 June 2020 10:05
The US Open will be held without fans from 31 August to 13 September, after plans were approved by governor of New York Andrew Cuomo.The Grand Slam will be held at Flushing Meadows, despite some players voicing concerns about travelling to New York.There have been no professional tennis events since March because of the coronavirus pandemic."We can showcase tennis as…
Nick Kyrgios criticises 'selfish' US Open organisers over tournament plans
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Tuesday, 16 June 2020 02:28
Nick Kyrgios says the United States Tennis Association is being "selfish" by intending to stage the US Open from 31 August. On Tuesday, organisers are expected to set out how the Grand Slam will go ahead behind closed doors.Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep have all voiced concerns over the plans with New York still recording hundreds of coronavirus…
US Open: Serena Williams would 'love to play' in New York, says coach Patrick Mouratoglou
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Monday, 15 June 2020 03:04
Serena Williams "would love to play" at the US Open, says her coach Patrick Mouratoglou.The 2020 US Open is due to start on 31 August with strict restrictions in place because of coronavirus. "She's definitely come back to tennis to win Grand Slams, that's her goal," Mouratoglou told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme."For a player to be out of competition…
Feliciano Lopez: Tennis players must expect 'significant' cut in prize money
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Sunday, 14 June 2020 14:34
Players must expect a "significant reduction" in prize money when tennis tours resume, Feliciano Lopez says.Lopez, a seven-time winner on the ATP Tour and tournament director of the Madrid Open, thinks prize funds will also be severely affected next season."The companies and the sponsors, they might have to fire employees," he said."This is happening everywhere in the world so the…
Novak Djokovic cries as he plays in front of home fans again
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Sunday, 14 June 2020 12:57
World number one Novak Djokovic was brought to tears after he bowed out of his Adria Tour with victory over German Alexander Zverev in front of home fans.The 4-0 1-4 4-2 win sent fellow Serb Filip Krajinovic into the final.Djokovic's event - the first elite men's tennis since it was suspended by coronavirus - attracted 4,000 fans."I am just overwhelmed…
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