Having recently showcased his golf skills, world No. 2 Rafael Nadal looks set to return to more familiar terrain next week at the Paris Masters after professional sports events were given the green light to go ahead despite France’s second national lockdown.
Sports Minister Roxana Cineanu announced in a speech to the country’s National Assembly on Thursday that despite the country going into lockdown for the next four weeks, professional sport France would receive an exemption.
“Top athletes and professional athletes will be able to continue training. And they will also be able to continue to compete since travel for professional reasons is allowed,” said Mr cineanu
And in a statement from the ATP Player Relations which Slovakian player Lukas Lacko posted on his Twitter feed, it was confirmed that the French Tennis Federation (FFT) will stage the tournament behind closed doors at the Bercy Arena.
“However, further government clearance is necessary,” the ATP said in a message to “players and team members.”
“The FFT will continue to engage with the French government to confirm the ability to play behind closed doors as soon as possible and under exactly what conditions.” (CNN)
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