The Mutua Madrid Open, suspended in May due to the pandemic, will be played from September 12 to 20, according to the new schedule announced by the ATP, which will resume its official activity on August 14 with the ATP 500 tournament in Washington. The official agenda includes Cincinnati Masters 1000 (August 22), US Open (August 31), Kitzbühel ATP 500 (September 8), Madrid Masters 1000 (September 13), Rome Masters 1000 (September 20) and Roland Garros ( September 27).

"It is very good news," said Feliciano López , director of the Madrid tournament, whose start will coincide with the closing of the US Open. "With the tournament underway, we send a very positive message from one of the areas most affected by the virus," added the double champion at Queen's (2017, 2019). López is confident that "the situation has improved even more in September" and that this "will allow us to have fans in the stands."

In any case, the ATP has clarified that this calendar remains "subject to change". "Ongoing evaluations will be conducted related to health and safety, international travel policies and government approval. All events will be conducted under strict guidelines related to health and safety, social distancing, reduction or the absence of fans, "clarified the body that governs men's tennis.

WTA kicks off on August 3

The ATP hopes to update its post-Roland Garros program in late July, which could include an Asian tour, followed by another European 'indoor' tour culminating in the London ATP Finals. "It has been a truly collaborative effort and we hope to add more events as the situation evolves," said Andrea Gaudenzi , president of the ATP.

The first official match, however, will bear the signature of the WTA that will resume on August 3 with the Palermo tournament. In total, the women's circuit schedules 20 tournaments until the end of November, with Guangzhou as the culmination. Its payroll also includes the US Open and Roland Garros.

"The energy in the stands will be greatly missed, but our tennis players are eager to return to the competition and we will explore new ways to interact with the fans. It is our sincere hope and wish that we can play again this summer," said Steve Simon. , president of the WTA.

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