Will U.S. Open take place without fans to curb spread of novel coronavirus?
Marseille police said in a statement the ban was put in place to protect PSG supporters but was canceled due to the “incomprehension caused by the decree”. PSG data-face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in Lisbon on Sunday. Andy Murray says he’s feeling off the pace for his return to the ATP Tour this weekend but is hoping to hit his stride ahead of the U.S Open, which begins on Aug. 31. Murray, 33, will data-face Frances Tiafoe in the opening round of the Western & Southern Open, which began this week in New York and serves as a warm-up event for players ahead of the U.S. Open.
The Briton, a three-time tennis Grand Slam winner, has not played competitively since november due to hip problems but took part in exhibition events recently with the professional circuit shut. “That was really all I wanted. I wanted to get to the U.S. Open feeling pretty pain-free so that I could enjoy playing in a Grand Slam again.” The U.S. Open will take place without fans to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, and Murray is anticipating a few upsets. He said “It’s just going to be different playing in front of no fans. I kind of felt that a little bit yesterday. It’s nice walking through to practice not getting stopped, but then the atmosphere is just not the same without the people”.