2020 ATP General News

[Moxie]

I have been eating peanuts for 25 years and never got sick, very smart.....again it’s all about you isn’t it?

No, the opposite. My point is that the vaccine is all about everybody else, especially the most vulnerable.

 

[Jelenafan]

How the US Open may play out.

US Open executive lays out possible plans for 2020 including charter flights for players to New York

Here are some ideas for how to keep the tournament safe

www.cbssports.com

 

[Moxie]

How the US Open may play out.

US Open executive lays out possible plans for 2020 including charter flights for players to New York

Here are some ideas for how to keep the tournament safe

www.cbssports.com

A few questions do spring up here: what about the idea of only playing singles? And maybe juniors singles (which starts later, anyway?) Sorry for double, mixed and wheelchair, but something has to give. This would free up locker rooms and courts for proper social distancing. I think the tournament should do their own testing, and take temperatures every day. It was ever once mentioned that the entourage would be one coach. Or one other. I think 4 is too many. Most players only travel with a coach. Four seems an extravagance, if they're going to share physios and masseurs.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

With the USO and RG still left for 2020, let’s look at the Slam tally of the Big Three there:

Nadal = 12 + 4 = 16
Federer = 5 + 1 = 6
Djokovic = 3 + 1 = 4

 

[Ricardo]

No, the opposite. My point is that the vaccine is all about everybody else, especially the most vulnerable.

Bs as usual, you said YOU get flu shot for years....which is irrelevant to everybody else. It was all about you, your experience and your opinion. Then you follow with this stupid argument, do better.

 

[Moxie]

I see they're playing a tournament in Valencia area right now. I'm watching Alex De Minaur v. Pablo Andujar right now, with RBA v PCB coming up.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Guido Pella said that he may not return to the ATP Tour when it resumes at the end of the coronavirus pandemic.The Argentine player was diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma (a thickening of the tissue around a nerved leading to the toes) and he will be sidelined indefinitely.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just read on Twitter a message from Roger Federer,

A few weeks ago,having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation,I had to have an additional quick arthroscopic procedure on my right knee.I plan to take the necessary time to be 100% ready to play at my highest level.I will look forward to seeing everyone back on tour at the start of the 2021 season.

 

[Ricardo]

Oh no fed just shut his year down

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Federer out for the rest of this year. Had another surgery recently.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Federer out for the rest of this year. Had another surgery recently.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/06/10/roger-federer-wont-play-again-until-2021-after-having-another-knee-procedure/

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stacey Allaster (former WTA CEO) has been named US Open tournament director,replacing David Brewer.( Go Stacey first female US Open tournament director).

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Smart decision by Federer to withdraw from two slams he hasn’t won in over a decade.

 

[Carol]

Apparently Serbia is pandemia free, lucky them!

 

[Moxie]

Apparently Serbia is pandemia free, lucky them!

Is this real and current? Are they playing his Balkans tourney to a crowd?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Is this real and current? Are they playing his Balkans tourney to a crowd?

Yes they are Moxie,there is no 'social distancing' at all,packed stadium,tickets were sold out ASAP.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yes they are Moxie,there is no 'social distancing' at all,packed stadium,tickets were sold out ASAP.

Djokovic defends packed stands at charity event.

Djokovic defended the lack of social distancing or masks saying 'we have different circumstances and measures,so it's very difficult to think of international standards",he said before the ceremonial opening of his Adria.
He said Serbia has 'better numbers' compared to other countries regarding coronavirus infections.
Serbia has registered more than 12,000 cases and 252 deaths,although the numbers have been rising again since the government lifted most of the lockdowns and restrictions.
"You can also criticize us and say this is maybe dangerous,but it's not up to me to make the calls about what is right or wrong for health," Djokovic said."We are doing what the Serbian government is telling us and hopefully we soon will get back on tour collectively."

 

[Carol]

Three weeks ego Florida and others States opened many business because the number of infection went more low, but apparently and due to the manifestations the number of contagios have risen alarmingly and such as the doctors predicted. I hope it won't happen in Serbia......

 

[Moxie]

Djokovic defends packed stands at charity event.

Djokovic defended the lack of social distancing or masks saying 'we have different circumstances and measures,so it's very difficult to think of international standards",he said before the ceremonial opening of his Adria.
He said Serbia has 'better numbers' compared to other countries regarding coronavirus infections.
Serbia has registered more than 12,000 cases and 252 deaths,although the numbers have been rising again since the government lifted most of the lockdowns and restrictions.
"You can also criticize us and say this is maybe dangerous,but it's not up to me to make the calls about what is right or wrong for health," Djokovic said."We are doing what the Serbian government is telling us and hopefully we soon will get back on tour collectively."

So he seems to be in the category of people that thinks there's not much to worry about. So he's only possibly skipping the USO because he can't bring his full team?

 

[Moxie]

I just heard they are going to decide on the USO in 3 days.