Director General of FFT Jean-François Vilotte on Roland Garros allowing fans into show courts: "We want our tournament to be truly remarkable and to set an example"

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Monday, 07 September 2020 at 20:30
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Jean-François Vilotte, Director General of the FFT has outlined the health & safety protocol in place for Roland Garros with 11,500 fans being allowed a day during the tournament.

For Vilotte, he wants Roland Garros to set an example in the way it completes the tournament while adapting all these measures.
"The aim of this health and safety protocol is to act responsibly by protecting everyone who, for whatever reason, is present inside the stadium during the 2020 edition of the tournament, while organising this outstanding international tennis event," said Vilotte.
"The primary protective measure is to enable everyone to respect social distancing guidelines and hygiene precautions: first of all, the health and safety protocol states that everyone must wear a face covering, that the flow of people will be managed so that social distancing guidelines can be respected and, for the same reason, it ensures that enough space will be left between spectators when seated."

Further repercussions for economy if protocol successful

Vilotte went on to speak about as well as setting an example, the repercussions it could have for the economy if it is successful is an aim.
"Similarly, a whole series of passive protective measures will be rolled out inside the stadium, such as hand sanitiser dispensers. But, in addition to these measures, we have devised a way of physically partitioning the stadium so that visitors can avoid close interaction with other people."
"The FFT has a responsibility to protect the health of anyone involved in the tournament: it has a responsibility to international tennis to organise this major tournament and it also has a responsibility to society.
What we want people to see is that it is possible to enjoy sport, socialise and interact with other people while respecting strict health and hygiene guidelines. We want our tournament to be truly remarkable and to set an example, from all angles.
By setting an example with our tournament, we hope to prove that we can get the economy back on track, though it goes without saying that certain conditions and certain restrictions must be respected."
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