(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) New York: the US often will be the only second Grand Slam out of four this year due to covid-19. The Australian Open was held at the beginning of this year. There was no crisis of Corona then. But since March when the whole world begins to suffer, sports activities had to be stopped everywhere. Wimbledon had to be canceled.
Threats are also looming over the French Open, which is to be held from 27 September. This time many veterans will be missing. Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain decided not to play in the tournament for the fear of Corona. Swiss player Rodger Federer is not playing due to injury. Federer who has won the US Open 5 times, is troubled by a knee injury. Nadal won the title for the fourth time by defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev last time. In the women category, Ashley Barty of Australia withdraws her name. Ranchi tennis player Bano has been found positive for coronavirus. He has been eliminated from the draw of the US Open. Although the American tennis Association has not given such information.
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