“My team and I probably won’t make a decision on the US events until much closer to the time,” she said.
“There are still a lot of questions we need answered before making our decision.
“As I’ve said, my health and the health of my team is the priority for me.”
Barty is not the only WTA player to voice her concerns about participating at the August Grand Slam, as world number two Romanian Simona Halep said that at the present she is not planning on playing at the US Open or Citi Open in Washington D.C.
With the top two WTA players still not confirmed if they are playing at Flushing Meadows, could we see the grand slam cancelled for the first time ever since it began in 1887 at the last minute or will we see it continue?
If the US Open continues to in fact go ahead, there will be tough measures in place including no fans, social distancing protocols and strict testing procedures.
These measures – and the huge broadcasting financial arrangements – may see Barty, Halep and co lose significant ranking points if they refuse to participate.
But in truth, there are numerous concerns surrounding the US Open,…
