Australian uncomfortable travelling during pandemic Biggest name to pull out of tournament in September Ashleigh Barty will not defend her French Open title this year after the world No 1 opted to miss the tournament in Paris due to the current coronavirus situation. The Australian has already skipped the US Open, currently being played in New York, and her absence from Roland Garros will be a huge blow to organisers.
World No 1 Ash Barty to skip French Open title defence due to Covid concerns
The Guardian - 8 Sep 2020 04:56
Australian uncomfortable travelling during pandemic Biggest name to pull out of tournament in September Ashleigh Barty will not defend her French Open title this year after the world No 1 opted to miss the tournament in Paris due to the current coronavirus situation. The Australian has already skipped the US Open, currently being played in New York, and her absence from Roland Garros will be a huge blow to organisers.
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