Two of the biggest stars in the sport did not make the trip. Six of the top 10 women’s singles players decided to skip the event, citing concerns about traveling during a pandemic. There were no ticket-buying spectators, robbing one of the grand celebrations in sports and New York City of the buzz and vitality that only packed stadiums can deliver. Was the United States Open worth it? “Absolutely,” said Mike Dowse, the chief executive of the United States Tennis Association, which owns and organizes the championship.
Source: International New York Times September 12, 2020 16:52 UTC