Re: 2020 ATP Calendar & COVID-19 Impact

by **Lil_Jay** Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:16 pm

Hey all...hope everyone is doing well! The vivid scene of seeing RF on court is keeping me going!

Clearly way off talking about 'normal' specifics but i wonder how the rankings will be applied, just pick back up from the first active event hmm? i was just scanning the posts here & did some rough calc...prior to o2, rf has 1k less to protect than the other 2, every little helps!

If NY goes ahead, rafa will need to be full tilt to protect.

by Rosaline Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:52 pm

There's an article by Serena's coach about tennis dying in his view as all fans are elderly, no new ones and he want sot change scoring system, change gamestyle, have layers interact during matches with punters on line! and he thinks the code of conduct is far too strict. I agree with some parts but LEAVE our scoring alone, love it as it is. And no interacting ONLINE during matches, don't be silly..! Otherwise..

Sorry if this has been posted before or isn't recent or something. I am in a fearful rush and no time to stop to check...

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-wta-dates-ultimate-tennis-showdown-patrick-mouratoglou-serena-williams-coco-gauff-a9551631.html

by HeartoftheMatter Tue Jun 09, 2020 4:59 pm

Tennis appears to have done well enough. Is the coach Morotouglou? i am surprised by that if he said the quoted parts. But change the sccoring? What mindless thing is that? It will change the nature of the game and not to benefit anyone. Punters? Oh, please, thisi is a wonderful game. Just because it appears that we are in a time of change, it doesn't mean that tennis shoujld be changing too. \
Or maybe we should haDjve players punching each other on occasion? Have more of the "early Djokovic" behaviors?
Code of conduct too strict:it has been too lax to accommodate some of the top players, already, or two of them, probably. There is no game without rules, and umpires. The tension and excitement of tennis will be taken away. And what players would benefit from this "less strict" approach? P.S, Rosaline, last exchange we had there was quite a bit about history and it is amazing how such things stay with one. I enjoyed your knowledge of the discussed subject.

by Rosaline Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:53 pm

Is it just to do with tennis in USA? It's a big sport in Europe but isn't it minor in USA, relatively? No time to think more just now, just see your msg as I close computer!

by Rosaline Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:53 pm

Meant to say willl comment again tomorrow or very soon

by HeartoftheMatter Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:00 pm

It has been confirmed that the tourney will resume as of August 14, 2020 with the Washington tournament, then followed by others tournaments. USO is included, and other events, clay, etc.
The ATP official site said something about rankings will be determined, and that this new scheduling took p;lace with other tennis organizations.

by **Cromar** Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:00 am

So, official tennis will return in two months!... Smile

That good news, albeit without spectators for the time being. Wink Gif

Meanwhile, Tennis Canada announced that the men's Rogers Cup, which was to be held in Toronto in August, will be postponed until 2021. The women's event in Montreal had already been cancelled back in April.

TENNIS CANADA ANNOUNCES THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE ROGERS CUP PRESENTED BY NATIONAL BANK IN TORONTO

WEDNESDAY, JUN 17

Written by Tennis Canada

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Centre Court - Photo: Jared Wickerham

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and following the measures imposed by various government officials and the ATP, Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday the postponement of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in Toronto. The tournament, which was scheduled to take place from August 8 to 16, 2020, will now take place from August 7 to 15, 2021. This postponement means that Toronto will host the men’s event in 2021.

The measures announced by the City of Toronto on May 15 do not allow Tennis Canada to organize a competition in front of spectators. In fact, the city had already indicated that it would not issue permits for events that welcome more than 25,000 people until August 31, a position that Tennis Canada fully supports.

A closed-door scenario evaluated, but dismissed by Tennis Canada

In recent weeks, Tennis Canada has carefully studied the possibility of holding a closed-door Rogers Cup presented by National Bank. Despite the ongoing deconfinement taking place in Ontario, this scenario continues to present several risks and obstacles, including the responsibility to ensure everyone’s health and safety, the complexity of the federal travel law, the financial repercussions and the strain on public health. After careful consideration, Tennis Canada decided that it was preferable to dismiss this idea.

You can read the entire article here: Rogers Cup postponed

by **Cromar** Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:51 am

The revised ATP Tour Calendar starting August 14, 2020

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ATP Issues Revised Calendar For Tour Resumption

Jun 17 2020 - Press Release

The new-look ATP Tour calendar intends to resume on Friday 14 August in Washington, D.C.

The ATP, in collaboration with the WTA, ITF, USTA and the FFT, has issued a revised provisional calendar that sets a pathway for the resumption of the Tour for the first time since the suspension of professional tennis in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The new-look ATP Tour calendar intends to resume on Friday 14 August with the Citi Open, the ATP 500 event in Washington, D.C., followed by the Western & Southern Open, the Cincinnati ATP Masters 1000 event, to be hosted at Flushing Meadows, in the lead up to the US Open (31 August – 13 September).

Following New York, the Mutua Madrid Open and the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ATP Masters 1000 events on clay in Madrid and Rome, respectively, will take place in September ahead of Roland Garros in Paris (27 September – 11 October), which will also feature a singles qualifying draw the week prior.

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The calendar is subject to change and continued assessments will be made relating to health & safety, international travel policies, and governmental approval of sporting events. All events will be held under strict guidelines related to health & safety, social distancing, reduced or no fans on-site. The ATP continues to explore all options for additional ATP 500 and 250 events to be added to the schedule, should circumstances allow.

A further update on the intended schedule beyond Roland Garros, including a possible Asia swing ahead of the European indoor swing culminating with the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in London, is expected in mid-July.

“Our objective has been to reschedule as many tournaments as possible and salvage as much of the season as we can,” said Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman. “It has been a truly collaborative effort and we hope to add more events to the calendar as the situation evolves. I would like to recognise our tournaments’ efforts to operate during these challenging times, as well as our players who will be competing under different conditions. At every turn, ensuring that the resumption of the Tour takes place in a safe environment will be paramount.”

The ATP Challenger Tour will also resume from the week of 17 August, in parallel with the ITF World Tennis Tour.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING
The revised calendar includes the Generali Open, an ATP 250 event in Kitzbühel, which coincides with the second week of the US Open. Top 10 singles players will not be eligible to compete in Kitzbühel unless they have played, and already lost, at the US Open.

FEDEX ATP RANKINGS
The FedEx ATP Rankings have been frozen since 16 March 2020. The ATP continues to monitor all global travel restrictions and general access to playing opportunities ahead of the resumption of the Tour.

As the situation continues to evolve on a weekly basis, a determination will be made in the coming weeks with respect to the most appropriate and fair way for the rankings to resume in parallel with the resumption of the Tour.

by UES Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:14 pm

https://twitter.com/doublebackhand/status/1274765167281213443/photo/2

Dimitrov says he has tested positive for the virus.

by Rosaline Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:14 pm

Plenty re this on twitter. He was unwell during mach with Coric in Zadar - withdrew after the match from the tourney saying he was probably tired and perhaps had sunstroke, but no...

The Sunday final in Zadar was cancelled. But what of leg 4 of the tourney which I think is in ?Slovenia. Leg 3 was not allowed anyway - was projected for Montenegro, but they declared it did not meet their stringent anti-Covid-19 regulations.

by Hefty Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:51 pm

Djokovic has now tested positive for coronavirus, as has his wife. Thankfully his children have not tested positive. Dimitrov, Troicki, and Coric have also tested positive. I have no doubt that the Adria Tour event was organized with the very best intentions, but why on earth did they not enforce social distancing guidelines and take proper precautions?

I would expect the US and French Opens to be much more careful, but it will still be difficult to avoid infections.

by Márcia Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:48 pm

Djokovic does not believe in science. He does not believe in vaccin, he certainly thought there would be no problem at all, that this virus is only a small flu. As many authoritarian presidents in the world. He is responsible for what happened. The players who attended there were also absolutely stupid in doing so. Now, have someone asked how many people from the crowd were also infected? IMO there should be a heavy blame from the ATP to Djokovic and the others. Of course I wish them to recover well. But...

by HeartoftheMatter Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:04 pm

The Adria Tour had drawbacks which were not seriously anticipated. It was Djokovic's second response in which he said how sorry he was. It is not necessarily a "light and mild illness".

There were no precautions taken as they crowded together in dance events, as well as in playing basketball. As somebody wrote here, he definitely does not believe i, but rather in some other forms of quackery.

They showed pictures of Djokovic and others on CNN, as well as Patrick McEnroe, who was critical of the event and outcome.
Really, what were they thinking of? Helping, and who was in need? Some of the players, perhaps. This was Djokovic and fellow countrymen who thought this was a good idea.

Djokovic certainly looked very happy, but the outcome won't give him credit for organizing this tour.

by federerworshipper Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:26 am

The question has been asked, was it ignorance or arrogance that made Djoker organize this carefree event that put the players and the spectators in harm's way. It is definitely not ignorance because he is very shrewd. He wanted to soak up some glory in his neck of the woods. It is arrogance and selfishnsss. What made me so mad is that his parents are now blaming Dimitrov. Well as usual their son can do no wrong, ever. At least he admitted his mistake and apologized.

by **Cromar** Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:01 am

Djokovic and the Adria Tour fallout

Playing the Adria Tour without any protective measures and distancing was ill advised, and the sight of players partying and hugging everyone a sad story for tennis, but the controversy that ensued, thanks to Djokovic's father blaming anyone else but his son for the mess, is lower than low.

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It semed great fun at the time, but the Adria Tour has been a catastrophe... No distancing!

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They even played basketball... much too close for comfort! Embarassed

Happy then!... Surprised

Coming back positive #COVID19 from Adria Tour! Grigor Dimitrov pic.twitter.com/ij9jDHx9Ic
— Brian (@camerlengo73_2) June 21, 2020

The Adria Tour became a real-life Greek tragedy for Djokovic: he was the protagonist, he thought it was well-intentioned, but his hubris meant he lost touch with reality and caused his downfall. And with a sad 2020 twist: public health was risked. It was frankly indefensible.
— Matt Roberts (@MattRobertsTTP) June 23, 2020

Of the players who participated in the Adria Tour, four (so far) have tested positive for Covid-19, plus several people of their entourage... Wishing them all a speedy and full recovery: Praying

- Novak Djokovic and his wife
- Grigor Dimitrov
- Borna Coric
- Victor Troicki and his pregnant wife
- Djokovic's fitness coach Paniki
- Dimitrov's coach Groh
- Grandchild of Zadar restaurant owner (where they partied)

Cilic, Rublev, Thiem and A. Zverev have tested negative, and most suggested they will now self-isolate for 14 days.

June 21 - Grigor was the first one to announce he tested positive...

June 24 - Djokovic's apology...

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Dominic Thiem apologizing earlier today on Instagram, but still playing UTS tournament in South of France, having tested negative multiple times since.

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DISCUSSING DJOKOVIC: JON WERTHEIM AND PAUL ANNACONE ON THE FALLOUT

What can we learn from the Adria Tour catastrophe, and what should Novak do next?

By Tennis.com | June 23, 2020

by HeartoftheMatter Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:00 am

The tennis organizations were not involved at all in the planning of this tour so that they could provide guidelines for players? That is really unfortunate and I wonder whether such mixing of tennis ATP and GS events along with private enterprise events is a good idea.

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