In order to keep up with the safety protocols, the Australian Open 2021 will require players to undergo strict quarantine rules. The US Open 2020 and the French Open 2020 had followed similar regulations. However, to maintain strict procedures, an entire WTA tournament has been canceled. All these efforts are being made to accommodate tennis players with proper care and protection.

The tournament in Limoges was scheduled to take place from December 14 to December 20. Since the tournament dates are in proximity to the Australian Open, the organizers scrapped the WTA event for this year. It would give the players adequate time, and the Grand Slam would be safer for everyone involved.

“The arrangement planned by Tennis Australia […] would deprive the tournament of the participation of players appearing in the 150 world premieres, which obviously would make no sense,” announced the organizers. [Translated from French using Google Translate]

Most expected Limoges to mark the end of the season for WTA. However, with the event being canceled, the WTA event at Linz will now mark the end of the season. The tournament will take place between November 9 to November 15.

Ashleigh Barty might return in Australian Open 2021

The Australian Open commences during the third week of January and is active for a couple of weeks. Usually, players reach Melbourne by the end of the first week of January. Since the tournament requires a mandatory quarantine phase, they will have land on the continent well before the tournament begins.

The Grand Slam event will be a challenge for the organizers. After the success of the US Open 2020 and the French Open 2020, it is a test for the organizers to see whether they can pull off the event without any significant disturbances.

Trending

Roger Federer Breaks Partnership With Billion Dollar Worth Italian Brand Days After Coco Gauff’s Stunning Commercial Appearance

April 12, 2024 07:23 PM EDT

Andy Roddick Hat Tips Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian with Ultimate Praise for Women’s Sports’ Skyrocketing Success

April 17, 2024 01:14 PM EDT

Tennis News: Rafael Nadal Confirms Retirement ; Doping-Banned Mikael Ymer Announces Comeback; Stefanos Tsitsipas Dubbed as Hypocrite

April 15, 2024 06:22 PM EDT

‘Nobody Cares..’- ‘Jealous’ Coco Gauff Can’t Tolerate People Raving About Coachella as Tennis Duties Take Precedence

April 14, 2024 07:23 PM EDT

Coco Gauff’s Coach’s Desperate Plea Goes for a Toss Despite a Series of Controversies at Monte-Carlo Masters

April 15, 2024 12:15 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty missed the previous two Grand Slam events owing to the pandemic situation. She abstained from traveling abroad due to the lurking health hazards. We will likely see her return to action at her home Major, and she will be looking forward to picking up from where she left off.