Tennis back in August, Roland-Garros dates confirmed

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The men's (ATP) and women's (WTA) professional tennis associations announced the resumption of competitions in August, after several months of stoppage linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 3 in Palermo (Italy) for women and the 14 in Washington (United States) for men. As for the Roland-Garros tournament, it will take place from September 27 to October 11.

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Little yellow ball fans can smile. Only six weeks to wait before the resumption of tennis competitions. This June 17, 2020, the female professional tennis association (WTA) and its male counterpart (ATP) have completed their respective calendars.

For women, the 2020 circuit will restart on August 3 in Palermo, Italy. For men, it will be August 14 in Washington (United States). ATP and WTA have also published the dates of the next two Grand Slam tournaments. The US Open will take place from August 31 to September 13, behind closed doors. As for Roland-Garros, the Parisian competition will be played from September 27 to October 11. So two weeks apart. An exceptional situation due to the coronavirus crisis.

Men's tennis will be orphaned by its most illustrious representative during this period, Roger Federer. The Swiss decided to end his season after being reoperated on the right knee.

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