The tennis world prepares for the 120th edition of Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the year and the only one held on clay, the figures of the WTA and the ATP They started 2021 with everything, so we can expect the best level and show.
After being carried out in September 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, the event returns to its traditional dates between May and June. However, there were other changes that add to this year’s attractive ingredients.
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Reduction in economic prizes
The impact of the health crisis led to economic complications in many respects and the sport was not spared. Since the pandemic escalated in mid-March 2020, most men’s and women’s tournaments have been postponed, postponed, and even canceled.
Consequently, the organizers received less income than in previous years, as the tournaments that managed to be played were behind closed doors. Compared to last year, Roland Garros 2021 will deliver 10.53 percent less in prizes.
Despite the absence of the public and the change of date, the 2020 prizes amounted to 44.7 million dollars. Now the figure will drop to $ 42 million and it will be reflected in the singles and doubles modalities.
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The last Roland Garros of Carla Suárez
The Spanish tennis player will play at Roland Garros once more, before retiring. This was planned months before the pandemic, but the coronavirus changed more plans and very complicated news was added to that.
He was detected Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that attacks the immune system. Once the disease was over, Carla Suárez Navarro extended her stay in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and will be presented for the last time on French territory.
“I am terribly excited to be able to participate in Roland Garros. I’m looking forward to jumping onto the pitch and feeling again how special this tournament has always been for me.. Tennis has given me many things and I have always wanted to say goodbye on a court“, He declared before traveling to France.
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Rafael Nadal, to break Federer’s record
For now Spanish boasts 20 Grand Slam titles, the same as Roger Federer. The difference is that Roland Garros is a tournament named after Nadal, as he has won 13 editions, the last 4 in a row.
Considered as 2 of the greatest tennis players in history, they could reverse the roles that long favored the Swiss. Nothing is written, but the possibilities for Rafa they are very spacious.
The most important dates of Roland Garros in 2021
The qualifying matches are already being played; in them, the Mexican Renata Zarazúa was eliminated. However, it takes a little time for us to know the final draw and the crossovers of the tournament.
The day 1 of Roland Garros 2021 is scheduled for the Monday, May 31 and the rounds will advance to the June 13th, when the men’s final is played. The final match in the women’s branch will take place the day before, the Saturday 12.
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