The ATP and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) are considering numerous possibilities with the aim of ensuring that the US Open takes place on the dates that were originally allotted for the Grand Slam.
Roger Federer last participated in the Australian Open where he lost to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals earlier this year.
Djokovic said the restrictions that would be in place for the Grand Slam tournament in New York because of the coronavirus pandemic would be “extreme” and not “sustainable.”
While the tennis world awaits a decision, which could come as soon as next week, from the US Tennis Association’s board about whether to hold the Grand Slam tournament in New York in August amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The singles event, both men and women, will have a draw of 64, with 56 direct entries, based on the rankings on June 7.
Funds raised will be allocated to the members of the ATP Coach Program, whose ability to work has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
Co-founder Patrick Mouratoglou hopes the Ultimate Tennis Showdown — whose first edition features Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini — can change the way tennis is viewed by allowing a younger audience to access the raw feelings of players.
US Open is scheduled to be held from August 24 to September 13 and organisers United States Tennis Association (USTA) has said that it wants to hold the tournament on the scheduled dates.
Paes had announced that 2020 would be his last season as a professional player but his plan to bid adieu on a high with a record eight appearance at the Olympics, was stalled by the pandemic, which has wrecked the sporting calendar.
The USTA is mulling shifting the Cincinnati Open to New York. This would let them host the US Open right after the tournament, thus maintaining a secure biosphere for the players.
Boris Becker has said that he won't rule out the possibility of being a coach again but insisted that it is not possible right now due to his commitment with German men's team.
Spain tennis star Rafael Nadal has said that he remains unsure about the fate of the 2020 US Open.
Athletes have been vocal on their social media accounts over racism after the death of George Floyd in the US.
Pliskova, who has won 16 WTA tour titles in her career so far, is famous for her calm on-court demeanour as well as her big serving.
The French Open was initially scheduled to take place from May 24 to June 7 but due to the outbreak of the virus, it was postponed till September 20.
Tennis star Sania Mirza has come forward to promote local brands in India on her official social media profiles.
The ATP, WTA, Grand Slam nations (USA, Australia, England and France) and top players, led by Novak Djokovic, had raised more than USD six million, which they plan to distribute among 800 players.
The US Open is scheduled to run from August 24 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and Widmaier says there is a deadline of mid-June to make a decision on how to hold the event.
George Floyd, aged 46, died on Monday evening shortly after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, "I can't breathe," and "please, I can't breathe."
It is hoped the event will raise at least 100,000 pounds for the NHS charities.
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