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” After giving it a lot of thought, I decided not to play in the US Open this year. The situation in the world is really complicated, the cases of Covid-19 are increasing and it looks like we haven’t yet figured out how to control it (…) It’s a decision I wish I had never had to make but this time I have to follow my heart and I prefer not to travel anymore for the moment. ”
The Spaniard thanks the organizers of the American tournament and others who are trying to “save the season” with the organization of various tournaments under difficult conditions but admits that it makes the schedule a little crazy.
“Rafa” had already started his preparation on clay for several weeks so little doubt remained about his participation in the American tour … But no reassuring clue concerning the season on earth precisely: we learned on Tuesday l cancellation of the Madrid tournament which was to take place just before Roland-Garros.
The Coronavirus crisis will have had particularly difficult consequences for professional tennis, one of the sports most affected by cancellations.