WASHINGTON (US) – Romanian women’s world number two Simona Halep said on Wednesday she does not currently plan to play in the US Open with the health protocols put in place by the organisers for the Grand Slam due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Given the conditions outlined in the US Open announcement this morning, as of today I do not currently plan to play in NYC,” Halep said in an emailed statement.
Halep, however, said she could reconsider her stand if the situation improved by the entry deadline in mid-July and has informed the United States Tennis Association and the women’s WTA Tour of her decision.
“I would like to underline that my decision is not set in stone,” she added.
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