US Open set for potential U-turn on playing behind closed doors: "As we’ve gone forward, I’ve come around to recognising what an achievement it would be to play"

New York has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 so even if restrictions do get lifted, like other countries social distancing measures will stay which means that even at this point, a tournament with fans looks unlikely.

USTA executive Lew Sherr as a result says he still want it to go ahead and is coming round to the idea of having it with no fans.

“But it will require adjustments,” Sherr added. “It’s a different event. It would be broadcast differently, it would be consumed differently, it’s not just playing the U.S. Open, as you know it, with empty seats.”