French Open: Men's doubles team positive for COVID-19

The French tennis federation said that these were the first two positives from the 2,446 coronavirus tests that have been administered on players and their entourages since May 24.

Published : Jun 03, 2021 10:31 IST

The players who have tested positve have been placed in quarantine. The French Open organisers have not revealed their identity.

French Open organisers say that both members of a men's doubles team have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been dropped from the tournament.

The players were placed in quarantine. The tournament did not identify them. The first team on the alternate list for men's doubles will get to compete instead.

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The French tennis federation said on Wednesday night that these were the first two positives from the 2,446 coronavirus tests that have been administered on players and their entourages since the start of qualifying rounds on May 24.