The French Open is typically the 2nd significant in the tennis calendar year, generally starting in late May and ending in early June. Due to the fact that of the coronavirus and now begins later this month, this years tournament was moved. Since of the pandemic earlier this year, Wimbledon was canceled.
Barty, 24,
revealed in late July that she would not complete at the Western & & Southern Open or the US Open in New York, mentioning Covid-19 concerns.
” I now look forward to a long preseason and the summer in Australia. It has actually been a difficult year for everyone and although I am disappointed on a tennis front, the health and well-being of my family and my group will constantly be my concern. Thank you to my fans for your continued assistance, I cant wait to play for you again.”
In the 2019 French Open, Barty beat Marketa Vondrousova to win her very first major title. Later that June, Barty increased to No. 1 in the WTA rankings for the very first time.
The Australian said in a declaration that she would not be traveling to Europe in part since of the Covid-19 pandemic in addition to factoring in her absence of readiness to dip into Roland Garros.
” It has actually been a tough decision to make but unfortunately I will not be contending in Europe this year,” Barty said in a declaration. “Last years French Open was the most special competition of my profession so this is not a choice I have made gently.
” There are 2 factors for my choice. The very first is the health threats that still exist with Covid. The second is my preparation, which has actually not been perfect without my coach having the ability to train with me due to the state border closures in Australia.
” I wish the players and the French Federation all the finest for a successful competition.
It has actually been a difficult year for everyone and although I am dissatisfied on a tennis front, the health and wellness of my family and my group will constantly be my top priority. The French Open is typically the second major in the tennis calendar year, typically starting in late May and ending in early June. Wimbledon was canceled because of the pandemic earlier this year.
