Tennis

During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, sports fans have found excitement and escape in keeping up with their favorite athletes and teams. Tennis fans like Aaaron Umen have turned to big events, like the 2020 Italian Open. But after her recent announcement, fans are wondering why isn’t Serena Williams playing Italian Open 2020?

The US Open was a thriller this year, with Dominic Thiem and Naomi Osaka coming out on top. The matches were filled with heat to say the least. With Italian Open 2020 almost here, fans are looking forward to what will come of the events. One thing’s for certain, after an announcement released online this week, Serena Williams will not play at the Italian Open this year.

The announcement comes much to the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s dismay. The athlete expressed her gratitude for “continuous support from fans in Rome” and she looks forward to returning as soon as possible. The reason for her decline in playing the events? Unfortunately, Serena will be nursing a recently acquired achilles strain. Tennis fans, including Aaron Umen of Case Western Reserve’s Men’s Tennis team, wish her a speedy recovery!

Despite the pandemic, the 2020 US Open is still set to serve up something interesting for the tennis world! For fans of the sport, this is exciting news — to say the least. But, just like almost anything else these days, the events will be matched with unique changes, courtesy of COVID.

The US Open will look a little different to tennis players and spectators alike. Due to the pandemic, no spectators will be allowed to watch the Westen & Southern Open or the US Open on location. Instead, ESPN will act as the vessel for viewing the matches. This comes as little surprise though, as virtually every sport has been shaken up by the pandemic this year. Still, tennis fans, like Aaron Umen, are happy to at least know that for the 2020 US Open, the show will go on!

So, mark your calendars for August 31, 2020 — and don’t forget to switch on ESPN!

Will Serena Williams Play at Italian Open 2020?

The 2020 US Open in a COVID-19 World

Despite the pandemic, the 2020 US Open is still set to serve up something interesting for the tennis world! For fans of the sport, this is exciting news — to say the least. But, just like almost anything else these days, the events will be matched with unique changes, courtesy of COVID.