[swiss_tennisgod]

Paris is in danger of going back into lockdown next week after the French government said the coronavirus pandemic was worsening in the capital, according to CNN.

Paris at risk of total lockdown as Europe cases rise

Paris is in danger of going back into lockdown next week after the French government said the coronavirus pandemic was worsening in the capital.

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How will this affect the French Open? Discuss.

 

[bhdtl]

It won't affect the FO at all.

 

[TheEndIsNear]

It won't affect the FO at all.

I hope so. If the tournament is unable to finish I will never forgive the French.

 

[Djoker]

The French authorities know very well, regardless what they will put into effect from next week on, it will be valid for the common people.

The remaining players at Roland Garros are not part of that group, they have special rights. So any decision will be made, they will enjoy exemption from that.

 

[bhdtl]

I hope so. If the tournament is unable to finish I will never forgive the French.

Don't worry. And besides, RG does constant testing and they're all in a hotel.

 

[Djoker]

I hope so. If the tournament is unable to finish I will never forgive the French.

Me neither, but let's stay realistic: this is a sporting event which is underway. They simply cannot force to close down, because they want to dampen the spreading of the virus.
400-500 people who are in a pandemic bubble are not really counting in this big operation anyway...

 

[zjtennis]

I mean, players from other countries are allowed to leave out of France anyway, so I assume nothing would change for them particularly.

 

[mystery21]

Depends on whether Thiem and Nadal reach the semifinals. If the earthquake happens and there won't be Nadal and Thiem in the semis and Djokovic will be there the tournament will be cancelled.

 

[Dominic S]

Fed tards clinging to anything that will prevent #20 or #18. Pathetic as usual.

 

[Kilban]

This article is stupid, the only real talk happening here right now is about the closure of cafes and pubs. Not even restaurants.

 

[sidechain]

I think postponing it would be much more beneficial than cancellation. We are almost at the stage where every remaining match can be played under the roof, so it can be resumed in December if needs be. They play football in winter so why not tennis. Not ideal, but it is for entertainment

 

[Djoker]

I think postponing it would be much more beneficial than cancellation. We are almost at the stage where every remaining match can be played under the roof, so it can be resumed in December if needs be. They play football in winter so why not tennis. Not ideal, but it is for entertainment

You are joking, right? They have to finish on the day or thereabout what they promised to ITF/ATP, so they can hold the remaining tourneys and the Tour Finals in November. There is no other way.

 

[Nepoznati Knez]

a Pro Buisiness governement killing French Open ???? No way !

 

[bhdtl]

The FO won't be cancelled lol. This is a pointless thread.

 

[Darth Vaderer]

Federesian horde praying for government intervention to protect Rogie’s records NID

 

[Nepoznati Knez]

Federesian horde praying for government intervention to protect Rogie’s records NID

You should understand their mind, this year was a roller coaster...

First they learnt about Roger knee and thought he will loose most of his points...

Then COVID happened and they realized other will miss opportunities in Slams and that ranking is frozen....

Then FO decided to play in Fall and ruined Laver Cup.

Then USO happened and they realized only Wimbledon is void.... ruining Fed chances...

Then Federer said he needed another surgery.....

Then Rafa said he gave up USO and Nole was defaulted....

Then FO happened.....

So many up and downs.....

 

[JediFed]

Shut it all down!

 

[LemmingsWillFly]

There's no pandemic.

 

[Phillo]

As long as B. Paire is out, i think everyone in FO bubble is safe.

 

[chilazon]

As long as B. Paire is out, i think everyone in FO bubble is safe.

Nobody is safe with Novaxx around.