US Open organisers said on Tuesday that they were happy with the slate of competitors for this year's tournament, despite numerous dropouts by ...
NEW YORK: US Open organisers said on Tuesday that they were happy with the slate of competitors for this year's tournament, despite numerous dropouts by high-profile names amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Mike Dowse, CEO and executive director of the USTA, said the field"exceeded our expectations," given the challenges of putting on the event.Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions, including 23-time major winner Serena Williams, along with 81 of the top 100. In the men's event, seven of the world top ten are competing.
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