RG to allow up to 20 000 spectators

ROLAND Garros will allow up to 20 000 people to attend each day of this year’s tournament despite the coronavirus pandemic, organisers announced this week.

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) also said that up to 10 000 people would be able to watch the finals and that it may increase the capacity should the situation with COVID-19 continue to improve in France.

The clay-court Grand Slam event is set to start on September 27 and finish on October 11, with tickets to go on sale on July 9.

“The number of spectators allowed inside the stadium will be 50% to 60% of its usual capacity, allowing us to ensure the barrier measures are respected,” the FFT said in a statement.

It also warned rules regarding attendance could be tightened in the event of another outbreak in the country.

“However, if the situation requires more stringent hygiene standards that force us to reduce the number of spectators on site, the tournament organisers will refund any supplementary tickets sold,” the FFT added.