Withdrawals will not devalue US Open, says Martina Navratilova
Six of the top 10 women players will not play in the tournament in New York
27 August 2020 - 17:12
Mumbai — Martina Navratilova does not believe this year’s US Open titles will be of any less importance despite several top players withdrawing from the tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 18-time Grand Slam champion has said.
The women’s draw has seen six of the top 10 players, including holder Bianca Andreescu and world No 1 Ashleigh Barty, drop out of the August 31-September 13 US Open...
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