Ash Barty pulls out of the French Open
This year's tournament was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Originally scheduled for May, the French Open will now begin on September 21 — eight days after the completion of the US Open — without Barty."The first is the health risks that still exist with Covid," she posted. "The second is my preparation, which has not been ideal without my coach being able to train with me due to the state border closures in Australia."
She wished the French Federation all the best for a successful tournament and said she was now looking ahead "to a long preseason and the summer in Australia". "It has been a challenging year for everyone and although I am disappointed on a tennis front, the health and well-being of my family and my team will always be my priority," she wrote.More to come.
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