ROLAND-GARROS 2020 FROM-- 20TH SEP TO 4TH OCT

The whole world is affected by the public health crisis connected with COVID-19. In order to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in organising the tournament, the French Tennis Federation has made the decision to hold the 2020 edition of Roland-Garros from 20th September to 4th October 2020.

Though nobody is able to predict what the situation will be on 18th May, the current confinement measures have made it impossible for us to continue with our preparations and, as a result, we are unable to hold the tournament on the dates originally planned.  

Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the 2020 tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic,

Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the 2020 tournament on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the German Tennis Federation (DTB) vice-president, Dirk Hordorff.

All England Lawn Tennis Club officials had said the tournament, scheduled to begin on 29 June, would not be played behind closed doors and postponement was not without significant risk and difficulty.

Serena Williams blog. the original pic

Ana Ivanovic, of Serbia, is making her own efforts to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic ❤️❤️

In Serbia, former World No.1 and UNICEF ambassador Ana Ivanovic was part of a team that helped to secure 35 ventilators for the country, as well as personal protective equipment for health workers and medical kits for vulnerable families, all worth over half a million dollars.

Anna Tatishvili has announced her immediate retirement from professional tennis.

The Georgian-born American, 30, is best known for a run to the round of 16 at the 2012 US Open, where she lost to then-World No.1 and eventual runner-up Victoria Azarenka.

"Unfortunately, due to recurring injuries, my body is not allowing me to play competitive tennis any longer," she wrote in a Twitter post on Thursday.

"It turned out that professional tennis is not only a fight on the court but also [to] an equal degree, maybe even more, a fight with injuries.

"No matter how painful the decision was for me, I had to decide to leave professional tennis and focus on my career off the court."

Serena Williams blog. the original pic

Steve Simon has written a personal message to WTA fans. #Covid-19

As you are likely aware, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the professional tennis season has been suspended through June 7. While not an easy decision, this is undoubtedly the right course of action and tournament play will only resume once the relevant authorities and public health experts have provided guidance that it is safe to do so.

With athletes hailing from more than 80 countries and regions and a competitive season that spans six continents, the WTA’s commitment to helping end this global crisis is the highest priority. There isn’t anything more important than the well-being of everyone in our WTA family, which includes loyal fans such as yourself. At this moment in time, stepping up means stepping back while wider society tackles this global health crisis and we all strive to do our part as individuals.

Caroline Wozniacki blog. the original pic.

Due to the continuing outbreak of COVID-19, all WTA and ATP tournaments through June 7 will not be held as scheduled.

After careful consideration, and due to the continuing outbreak of COVID-19, all ATP and WTA tournaments in the Spring clay court swing will not be held as scheduled. This includes the combined ATP/WTA tournaments in Madrid and Rome, along with the WTA events in Strasbourg and Rabat and ATP events in Munich, Estoril, Geneva and Lyon. 

"The professional tennis season is now suspended through June 7, 2020, including the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF World Tennis Tour. At this time, tournaments taking place from June 8, 2020 onwards are still planning to go ahead as per the published schedule. 

"In parallel, the FedEx ATP Rankings and WTA Rankings will be frozen throughout this period and until further notice.

The French Open 2020 has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, juggling the tennis calendar by shifting from May to September.

The French tennis federation said Tuesday it will hold its 15-day clay-court event at Roland Garros in Paris from Sept. 20 to Oct. 4, instead of May 24 to June 7, “to ensure the healt and safety of everyone involved in organizing the tournament.”

Federation President Bernard Giudicelli described it as “a difficult yet brave decision in this unprecedented situation.”

It's a similar move to what another major sports event, the Kentucky Derby, made in going from spring to fall.

The WTA has announced that forthcoming tournaments in 2020 Stuttgart, Istanbul and Prague will not be held as scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The WTA has announced that forthcoming tournaments in Stuttgart, Istanbul and Prague will not be held as scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

André Leon Talley greets Serena Williams at the S by Serena Spring 2020 Collection Reveal.

André Leon Talley greets Serena Williams at the S by Serena Spring 2020 Collection Reveal with Serena Williams and Anna Wintour during NYFW. February 2020. 

Caroline Wozniacki blog. the original pic

Caroline Wozniacki blog. the original pic

Tsvetana Pironkova has announced her plans to return to professional tennis after a nearly three-year hiatus

Former Wimbledon semifinalist Tsvetana Pironkova has announced her plans to return to professional tennis after a nearly three-year hiatus

The Volvo Car Open, scheduled for April 4-12 on Daniel Island in Charleston will not be held.

The Volvo Car Open, scheduled for April 4-12 on Daniel Island in Charleston will not be held. The change in schedule is due to the evolving global health concerns surrounding COVID-19.

The Miami Open has announced that it will not take place due to ongoing concerns regarding coronavirus.

The Miami Open has announced that it will not take place due to ongoing concerns regarding coronavirus, while ITF World Tour events will not take place until at least the week of April 20

A. Potapova blog. the original pic

The 2020 BNP Paribas Open, the year's first Premier Mandatory event, will not be held at this time due to health concerns.

The tournament announced on Sunday on social media that the year's first Premier Mandatory event will not start the week of March 9th after a coronavirus (COVID-19) case was detected locally.

The event made the decision after following the guidance of medical professionals in an effort to keep participants and attendees safe.

Ranking WTA 9 March 2020. Top 50

Sofía Kenin poses with the trophy at the 2020 Lyon Open

LYON, France

 Sofia Kenin became the first player to win two titles in 2020, becoming the inaugural Open 6ème Sens - Métropole de Lyon champion with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over the unseeded Anna-Lena Friedsam in one hour and 49 minutes.

Elina Svitolina conquers of the 2020 Monterrey Open

BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2020. TOURNAMENT INFO

Simona Halep withdraw from 2020 BNP Paribas Open

"I'm incredibly disappointed to have to withdraw from the 2020 BNP Paribas Open," reigning Wimbledon champion Halep stated. "Unfortunately the foot injury that I picked up before Dubai is still causing me trouble and I will be unable to recover in time to travel to Indian Wells."

"It is without doubt one of the highlights of the tennis calendar for me and I will be really sad to miss it, but I'm already looking forward to being back in 2021!” added the two-time Grand Slam champion.

Halep fought back from a set down against Jelena Jankovic in the 2015 BNP Paribas Open final to claim the first Premier Mandatory title of her career.

Sofia Kenin advances to Final in 2020 Lyon Open

LYON, France

 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin survived a topsy-turvy clash against Alison Van Uytvanck to reach her first final since Melbourne at the Open 6 ème Sens – Métropole de Lyon. 

Elina Svitolina advances to SF in 2020 MONTERREY

MONTERREY, Mexico 

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine raced into the Abierto GNP Seguros quarterfinals by picking up a 6-3, 6-4 victory over qualifier Olga Govortsova of Belarus on Thursday night.

Sofia Kenin advances to SF in Lyon 2020

LYON, France 

Top seed Sofia Kenin took the long way to her first semifinal since winning her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last month on Friday at the Open 6 ème Sens – Métropole de Lyon with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2 victory over France's Oceane Dodin. 

Kristina Mladenovic advances in 2020 Lyon Open

LYON, France

Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a nightmare first set and a break deficit in the third to triumph over wildcard Chloe Paquet 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in an oscillating all-French first-round derby at the Open 6ème Sens - Métropole de Lyon.

Ranking WTA 2 Mar 2020. top 50

Abierto GNP SegurosMONTERREY, MEXICOMar 2 - Mar 8, 2020. Main draw Singles

Open 6ème Sens – Métropole de Lyon, FranceLYON, France. Main draw singles

Oracle challenger Series. Indian Wells 2020. Main draw singles

Watson poses with the trophy 🏆 at the 2020 Acapulco Open

ACAPULCO, Mexico

Heather Watson of Great Britain claimed her first WTA singles title since 2016 in a marathon Saturday evening encounter, as the No.7 seed grinded out a 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-1 victory over Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez to earn the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC singles championship.

Aryna Sabalenka poses with the trophy at the 2020 Qatar Total Open

DOHA, Qatar

Aryna Sabalenka delivered a masterclass of power tennis to collect her sixth career title at the Qatar Total Open, blasting past No.8 seed Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and 14 minutes.