Categories: Tennis

Washington Citi Open is on the verge of cancellation

The French specialized medium Tennis Break News affirms that the Citi Open in Washington may not be held in 2020. The ATP would announce it in the coming days and even hours according to three sources consulted by this tennis website. Thus, the return of the men's circuit would not take place on August 14 in the capital tournament as planned, and the restart would take place in the New York bubble, with the Cincinnati Masters 1,000 moving to the facilities from the US Open from August 22 to 28, three days before the start of the US Grand Slam (August 31 to September 13).

The reason for the possible cancellation is the worsening of the situation in the United States. due to the coronavirus pandemic, especially in Florida, California and Texas, and the problems that this situation generates in terms of the displacement of players in both directions.

Recall, the ATP was given until the end of July to make a decision on the American tour. The possible cancellation of the Citi Open would be a very negative sign for all that hard court tour, which would be in serious danger of not being held even without the presence of the public. The WTA decided a few days ago to move its tournament that week from August 14 to 21 to Lexington, Kentucky. Many players have expressed doubts about the US Open series due to COVID-19.

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