PARIS: French Open organisers said Wednesday a men’s doubles team had tested positive for Covid-19 and been taken out of the tournament.
Both players weren’t termed by organisers.
“The Roland Garros tournament organisers affirm both players in the men’s doubles draw, about exactly the identical group, have tested positive for Covid-19,” an announcement said Wednesday.
“In accordance with the championship’s general health and security protocol, the set have been taken out of the draw along with the 2 players put in quarantine.
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“That is actually the very first occurence where the tournament organizers need to remove gamers, in line with their health plan,” they added.