While court Philippe-Chatrier finally has a roof, Roland-Garros could be played behind closed doors. The president of the French Tennis Federation, Bernard Giudicelli, does not exclude it. “We don't rule out any options. It would be lost in conjectures to favor one as the lack of visibility is real, "he said in an interview with the Journal du dimanche .
But “organizing it behind closed doors would allow part of the economic model, television rights and partnership to run. This should not be overlooked, ”observed the boss of French tennis. Roland-Garros has been postponed to September 20 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Grand Slam on clay could possibly be postponed for another week. "September 20 or 27, it doesn't change much," says Bernard Giudicelli. On Thursday, the FFT announced that all tickets already purchased for internationals from France will be refunded.
Deprogramming the tournament
The FFT had surprised in mid-March by unilaterally deciding to reprogram Roland-Garros in late September, attracting criticism. “We have been made aware of this decision and responsible. And I even want to say as a good father. The tournament is the engine of tennis in France, it is what feeds the players in our ecosystem. So in these moments, we first think of them, to protect them, ”argues Bernard Giudicelli.
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