But Serena Williams -- making a ninth attempt at landing a record 24th grand slam title -- and Novak Djokovic preferred their own digs. The highest-profile absentee is defending men's champion Rafael Nadal , who could have tied Roger Federer for the all-time men's grand slam lead. "The situation is very complicated worldwide, the COVID-19 cases are increasing, it looks like we still don't have control of it," the 19-time grand slam winner said. JUST WATCHED Ashleigh Barty's 2019 French Open win in her own words Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Ashleigh Barty's 2019 French Open win in her own words 00:55Andreescu, however, hasn't played since last year due to injury. "I have quite a big suite," said tennis' newest grand slam winner, Sofia Kenin.

Source: CNN August 29, 2020 07:07 UTC