Moretton: "The stadium is finished after six years of work. Bigger, greener, more modern. Our stadium is full of history and represents the future. It allows France to shine in the whole world."
Amélie Oudéa-Castera, director of the @FFTennis, announces that @rolandgarros will allow 5 388 spectators a day between May 30 and June 8, then 13 146 from June 9.
The only night session with spectators @rolandgarros will be played on June 9, with a maximum of 5.000 people attending. All the others will be played behind closed doors, because of the curfew at 9:00pm.
5.000 spectators will be allowed in the Philippe-Chatrier stadium for the finals, on June 12 and June 13, and 5.000 others in the Suzanne-Lenglen to watch the matches on the big screens.
Up to 118.611 tickets will on sale for @rolandgarros 2021 edition (vs 15.000 in 2020, and 500.000 during regular years).
The protocols for players will remain strict during @rolandgarros, as Guy Forget, tournament director, explains:
- Two hotels for players, no exception
- PCR-test when they arrive, and then every four days
- ...except for fully-vaccinated players
- Presence on site if required
Players from the main draw will be allowed to bring two people with credentials during the tournament.
Prize-money will slightly decrease for @rolandgarros 2021 edition, around 34 million euros. "We are the Grand Slam tournament with the thinnest gap between the winner and the 1st-round loser", Forget says (x23). 60.000 euros for the players who will lose in the 1st round.
Guy Forget : "Players are used to play without spectators. They did it at the usopen, the AustralianOpen... Pro players have to adapt. Last year RafaelNadal adjusted to the balls, the weather, a late match against Sinner. That will be one of the charms of the night sessions."
Amélie Oudéa-Castera : "Spectators from other countries will be allowed in RG. Presenting documents (negative test, vaccine, remission certificate) will allow to let them in.
Guy Forget : "I know @andy_murray is practicing. I'm gonna talk to him or his agent. We'll see who request for a wild-card. He sure deserves one. I hope he feels well. We have to take decision as a team. Decision next week."
Gilles Moretton : "Wimbledon will probably have a big attendance. Same for the US Open. Good news for everyone."