The US Open It has decided to go ahead with its plan to be held between August 31 and September 13, as it was made official yesterday. On Tuesday, the New York State Governor authorized the USTA's plan to celebrate both the US Grand Slam and the tournament that preceded it, the Western & Southern Open due to be held in Cincinnati, both governed by a health plan and protocols. security that the tournament organization has sent to the players and to which AS has had access.
There will be no charter flights from various locations in Europe, as previously stated, and the Federal Government authorizes the arrival of the tennis players, who will have to pass a previous COVID-19 test in their home countries and one or two per week. The organization will allow the rental of complete houses, as is done in Wimbledon, so that the tennis players can live with their team. But not in Manhattan, where it is prohibited to move, but in Queen's. Novak Djokovic, for example, had shown reluctance to confine himself to a hotel near the airport with limited assistance personnel.
Also, the top 32 seeders will have private 'suites' at the Billie Jean King Center.
TRAVEL
● All players will travel to New York on their own.
● If you travel to New York and the event is canceled, compensation will be provided to be determined for the cost of the event.
● We have received guarantees from the federal government that you and your team will have no trouble entering the country.
● The centralized medical environment of the US Open will begin at the hotel. That's where you and your team will be tested.
COVID-19 TEST
● They will have to have one before traveling and will undergo more during the competition at the hotel.
● The frequency of the tests will be 1 or 2 per week (nasal or saliva), although it is subject to change based on the recommendations of the health authorities.
● Daily temperature taking and symptom questionnaire.
● If a player tests positive, he will be isolated according to medical protocol.
● All players must wear masks except when they are training or competing.
HOTEL, TEAM AND GUESTS
● As planned today with the approval of the local government, each player will be allowed two hotel rooms. The cost of the first will be covered by the US Open.
● All players will have the option to rent a private home outside of Manhattan. The USTA is working with a real estate agent to help players find a home (similar to Wimbledon). The cost of renting this house will be paid by the players (estimated total, about $ 40,000).
● Additional services for players provided at the hotel: expanded gym, recovery room, private physical therapy, players room.
TRANSPORT
● Official transportation will operate between hotels and the National Tennis Center. The transfer system will consist of a 55-passenger bus with a capacity of 25-50%. The driver will be isolated behind a screen. There will be comprehensive cleaning protocols before and after each trip.
FOOD AND DRINKS
● The players restaurant will operate for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
● Player Cafe will be available to bring food.
● Food can be ordered in advance through the mobile app and delivered to players throughout the site.
● Outdoor restaurants will be opened for player use.
COSTUMES AND GYM
● Locker rooms and gym use will be monitored to keep current social distance protocols, disinfection, cleaning and air ventilation.
● Additional outdoor areas are being explored to enable them.
● Showering will be allowed within social distance protocols and with improved cleaning.
● Suites will be available, as private areas, for the first 32 seeded teams, which will be passed on to the immediately top-ranked players.
● The Indoor Tennis Center locker room will also be available.