1 by opting out of a second Grand Slam event during the coronavirus pandemic, this time skipping a title defense at the French Open. “Last year’s French Open was the most special tournament of my career so this is not a decision I have made lightly,” Barty said in a statement Tuesday. Barty cited potential health risks associated with COVID-19 and her interrupted preparation as the main reasons for pulling out of the tournaments. Barty lives in Queensland, which has become Australia's hub for professional sports during the pandemic, and Tyzzer lives interstate. Nadal and Halep are expected to return to the French Open, which was postponed in May during the height of the lockdown.

Source: Fox News September 08, 2020 07:30 UTC