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Tennis' French Open to Allow Spectators Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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The French Open is allowing spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Organizers of the event said on Monday that Spectators will be allowed at the French Open this month despite the growing number of coronavirus cases in the country.

The French Tennis Federation wanted to allow about 20 thousand spectators per day but due to government guidelines they have had to cap their attendance

The Open which is taking place at Roland Garros in Western Paris will be divided into three zones based on the three main courts, with 5,000 people allowed at each court. The zone surrounding the third biggest court will host a maximum of 1,500 spectators a day.

It will be mandatory that all spectators wear a mask on site while all accredited people at the tournament will have to pass virus tests before being admitted.

Tournament director Guy Forget said all players will be tested upon their arrival in the French capital city. They will be allowed to play if they test negative for COVID 19 and undergo a second negative test 72 hours later.

The Open was originally scheduled in May but due to the pandemic is now set to take place on September 27th.