Although the clay season has already started, we are also starting to think about the turf tournaments, which were completely ignored in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic that erupted in March.
Although last summer there was a drop in infections, the Halle tournament decided not to take any risks: due to the situation in Germany, the matches that will take place in Saxony will be without an audience.
This was announced by the same organization, which sent a message to all those who had already purchased a ticket for the tournament which will take place from June 14 to 20: “Since the health of our visitors, players, partners and employees is the priority for us and for our tournament partner, Noventi Health SE, unfortunately this year we only have the possibility to organize the tournament without an audience.
It will not be possible to play the Noventi Open in front of an audience until next year. “Doors closed therefore for the historic tournament on grass, which two months later already gives us an excellent entry list: We have had the confirmation of the participation of Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Roberto Bautista Agut, Kei Nishikori, David Goffin, Ten-time winner in Germany and also defending champion Karen Khachanov and Roger Federer, having triumphed in 2019 against David Goffin.
Here is the indirect news, which is a real surprise. According to his colleague Nikolaus Fink, the Swiss champion would have confirmed, with Kei Nishikori, also his participation for 2022. News which suggests that Roger Federer has not yet in mind to retire after the 2021 season, and that he may push to buy the ticket for this year’s edition to keep it tight for next year as well.
Hurkacz talks about the Big Three
Miami Open champion Hubert Hurcacz recently shared his thoughts on Roger Federer and how he has idolized the Swiss Maestro since he was a child.
Speaking to Sport.pl, Hurkacz revealed that he first saw Federer when he was eight or nine, fully enjoying the way he dissected his opponents with his cunning.
“I was a big fan of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when I was younger,” said Hubert Hurkacz. “I have followed their performances and now have the opportunity to compete with them on the tour.
I also watch them in tournaments and training and I know they won’t be ending their careers anytime soon. But that’s good, because I would love to see each of them again – and you better win, “he added.”
And among the young tennis players there are a lot of talented boys and each of them will want to be on top. It will be a long and good competition. ”
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