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Following suit: USTA suspends all sanctioned events through April 20

"Certainly this is a challenge. But it is one that we will meet and get through together," said President and Chairman Patrick J. Galbraith.

ByJordaan Sanford

Published Mar 13, 2020

Following suit: USTA suspends all sanctioned events through April 20

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With tensions soaring and concern across the world heightened due to the COVID-19 virus, many organizations are choosing to put health above all else. Assessment of the bigger picture prompted sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL and MLB to postpone their seasons, and the ATP and WTA tours to cancel a number of tournaments. The United States Tennis Association has also followed suit by suspending all USTA-sanctioned events through April 20.

President and Chairman Patrick J. Galbraith, along with Chief Executive Officer Michael Dowse, released a statement Friday afternoon.

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"This is a fluid, ever-evolving situation that presents new challenges every day, and all of us at the USTA are committed to continually monitoring and staying on top of this ever-evolving situation so that we can make the most informed decisions possible in regard to safeguarding our staff, volunteers, and everyone with a passion for the great sport of tennis," said Galbraith.

From individuals to companies, many are taking action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus by practicing social distancing, including avoiding social gatherings like group tennis hits. But with diligence and time, this will allow the world to reunite again.

"The USTA’s goal will be to reschedule events where possible following this suspension period," the USTA stated in their official announcement. "Additionally, recognizing the evolving and fast-changing nature of this situation, the USTA will continue to monitor and assess conditions to make future determinations about events and activities taking place after April 20."