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Pella hits out at US Open organisers over COVID-19 protocols
NEW YORK | By Reuters
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2020 04:50 PM IST
Tournament organisers refused to divulge the identity of the player but Paire, who was removed from the draw on Sunday, later confirmed on social media that he had tested positive.
US Open: To be in NYC and not be able to walk around is so sad, writes Sumit Nagal
By Sumit Nagal
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2020 08:16 AM IST
If you break the bubble, there could be penalties which could also lead to the organisers disqualifying you. The rules are extreme here, but it makes sense, writes Sumit Nagal.
2 players out of Western & Southern Open after COVID contact
NEW YORK | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON AUG 20, 2020 08:29 AM IST
The Western & Southern Open issued a statement Wednesday announcing that the two players, who were not identified, were placed under quarantine and removed from the tournament field.
No set guidelines for calling off US Open if COVID outbreak
Washington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 08, 2020 09:39 AM IST
According to a 10½-page “Player Q&A Update” sent out this week by the USTA, “There are no guidelines available to determine what number (of positive tests) will compel” the cancellation of the U.S.Open or the tournament that will precede it at Flushing Meadows this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
US Open still on, but USTA cancels other events
By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JUL 14, 2020 09:40 PM IST
USTA National Championships in certain junior age groups for singles and doubles are being scrapped.
US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
Los Angeles | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2020 09:45 AM IST
No professional tennis tournaments have been held since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left the sport’s calendar in tatters, and the shutdown will extend until August. T
US Tennis Association says best to not play now
New York | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON APR 04, 2020 06:02 PM IST
So the USTA wants players “to be patient in our return to the courts.” In the meantime, the group encouraged people to create what it termed “tennis-at-home” variations. The US Open is still scheduled to start August 31 in New York.
‘Aussies & ball-tampering’: Federer’s opponent accused of altering ball condition
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2020 12:26 PM IST
Australian Open 2020: Maria Sharapova’s former coach Sven Groeneveld, in a tweet, pointed out that Millman was captured rubbing two tennis balls on his wet t-shirt, which helps in speeding up the serve after it hits the ground.
US Open 2018 tennis to use 25-second serve clocks, timed warm-up in main draw
Associated Press, New York | By Associated Press
PUBLISHED ON APR 12, 2018 01:03 PM IST
US Open 2018 will be implementing 25-second serve clocks and timed warm-up for the first time in the tennis tournament’s history.