French Open delayed to September from May due to coronavirus pandemic

The Grand Slam event was to have taken place from May 24 to June 7

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The new dates would mean the tournament would start just one week after the US Open

AFP | PTI

2 min read Last Updated : Mar 17 2020 | 11:36 PM IST

The French Open has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will take place from September 20 to October 4, organisers said Tuesday.The Grand Slam event was to have taken place from May 24 to June 7, but organisers said: "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." The new dates would mean the tournament would start just one week after the US Open, if that event remains in its scheduled slot."The whole world is affected

Topics : Coronavirus French Open

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