A decision on whether to postpone or cancel the U.S. Open because of the coronavirus pandemic is expected by June, the U.S. Tennis Association’s new CEO said Thursday, calling the prospect of holding the Grand Slam tournament without spectators “highly unlikely.” “Obviously our ambition is to run the tournament.
It’s the engine that drives our organization, our governing body. Having said that, that won’t be the driving factor,” Mike Dowse, who took over at the USTA on Jan.
1, said on a conference call with reporters. “The driving factor will be the health and well-being of the players, the fans and our staff.” He said the USTA is being advised by a medical advisory group that includes at least five doctors. “Time is on our side, at this