Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber suggested she won’t travel even if the US Open gets the go-ahead.
The US Open organizers are determined to hold their tournament despite the restrictions imposed to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
The German star says travelling to New York to play at the US Open is the last thing she wants to do due to the coronavirus crisis.
“As of today, I say quite honestly, I cannot imagine it. I don’t think anyone wants to get in a plane and fly to New York. At the moment no one knows what’s happening and how it will go on. I have the greatest respect that I or a member of my team could be infected and we are stuck without knowing how to proceed”, said Kerber.
Kerber is not optimistic that the WTA Tour will resume according to plan.
“Who knows, perhaps we will not play tennis in the next two years. It’s hard to say. We will also start again in three weeks”, said Kerber.
Daria Gavrilova said that she needs to play the US Open for financial reasons. The Australian tennis player has not played since the US Open last year due to injury and the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
“For me it’s important to make a living, to make some money. We have a choice. Personally I like to know that I have an opportunity to play and earn, but I feel like the players just don’t want to make a tough decision and maybe would feel a relief if the tournament is cancelled”, said Gavrilova.
