ATP Finals in London to be played behind closed doors

 

The ATP Finals slated for November at the O2 Arena in London is due to be played behind closed doors. An ATP statement read: “In line with existing UK government guidance, the ATP currently plans to hold the 2020 ATP finals behind closed doors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fans who have already purchased tickets or hospitality to the event through the tournament’s official partner will receive full refunds.”

 

“However, ATP remains hopeful that later this year, fans will be allowed to return into stadia in a socially distanced manner, following a series of pilot events being undertaken in the UK.

 

In the other news, next month’s Italian Open in Rome will be held a week earlier than scheduled after the Madrid Open was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.