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17th June, 2020
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The French Open, unlike its US counterpart, will be held with fans when it takes place from September 27 to October 11.

“It will absolutely not be behind closed doors. There is no final decision yet on the number of spectators, which will be decided on with the public authorities,” French tennis federation (FFT) president Bernard Giudicelli told reporters.

Usually held at the end of May, the French Open was first moved to a September 20 to October 4 slot but the main draw has been pushed back another week.

The qualifying tournament, which had been discarded from previous plans, will be held as usual and will start on September 21 in a boost for lower-ranked players who have been especially hard hit by the lack of earning opportunities since tennis was shutdown in March.

Giudicelli said tickets would be sold around the end of the month or at the beginning of July.

With three Masters tournaments and two grand slams in the space of seven weeks, players might have to make hard choices but French Open director Guy Forget is confident they will turn up at Roland Garros.

“Seventy-five players from the top 100 are currently in Europe and I am convinced they will preserve themselves to be in top form in Paris,” said Forget.

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Giudicelli added that the Paris Masters would be held on its scheduled dates, from October 31 to November 8.

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