Lowest for US Open: Svitolina and Bertens resign

The Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, current number five in the world, and the Dutch Kiki Bertens, number seven, They also confirmed this Friday their withdrawal for the next US Open, the second 'Grand Slam' of the season that is scheduled from August 31 to September 13, for fear of the current situation with the coronavirus. “Taking into account all the aspects, I have decided not to play the US Open 2020. I understand and respect all the efforts that are being put into place so that it is held in a safe environment, but I still don't feel comfortable traveling to the United States without putting myself and my team at high risk, “said Svitolina on her social media, where she thanked the USTA, the organizers and the WTA “for giving the players the opportunity to play and the fans the opportunity to see this great event.”

The loss of Svitolina, semifinalist last year in the 'big' New York, joined the also known this Friday from Bertens, quien resigned from the US Open because the situation “remains very worrying” and also, like many other players, wants to avoid having to quarantine upon return.

“After much thought, I have decided not to play the Cincinnati and US Open tournaments. The current situation with COVID-19 continues to be very worrying and everyone's health comes first. Nur Prime Minister told us yesterday that if we traveled to the United States we would have to do two weeks of quarantine and this would make it very difficult to prepare for Rome and Paris. I hope the situation improves and we are all in very good health, “he said. These last two casualties join a long list headed by the number one in the world, the Australian Ashleigh Barty, and the Spanish Rafa Nadal, current champion and number two in the world.