New York, USA: US Open will bar fans from attending this year’s four-day qualifying tournament, The US Tennis Association announced on Thursday.
With the global coronavirus pandemic still affecting the United States, organizers of the year’s final Grand Slam tennis tournament said the decision was made after meeting with New York health officials.
“After consulting with local health authorities and the US Open medical team, it was determined that it was the right decision to ensure the health and safety of all,” the USTA said in a statement.
Officials are allowing 100% seating capacity for the main draw event that starts at Flushing Meadows on August 30.
