Covid and Professional Tennis
In just 60 days, we will watch the start of a never-before-seen month of tennis on TV.
The Western and Southern Open has been moved to New York to help keep players in the same space for both the Western and Southern Open straight into the little-known US Open. Just kidding.
The US Open in Flushing Meadows is one of four Majors in the tennis world, and will be the first to see action since the start of our Covid-19 shutdown.
Wimbledon was cancelled and the French Open was pushed to fall, so the US Open will be the first opportunity for anyone to watch a major since Australia in January.
No Fans for the Pros
Not that anyone will be on hand to see it live. This Major will be played sans fans. Even the pros who are coming to play will be severely limited in the number of their entourages who will be allowed inside the arena.
There is Still Joy to be Found
As we have started finding our tennis legs again, we've had an opportunity to rediscover our love for the game. While we prepare to return to our tennis leagues, USTA, tournaments and events, we have found joy in the sport, and it has been amazing. We will all miss the opportunity to see screaming fans inside Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadium, but we are so excited to see a return of our highest level athletes play the game.
Paseo Club Tennis Going Strong
Back at home, I've been so happy to watch our Paseo players hit the courts and get some fun sets in. I feel like everyone is so happy to be playing again that the thrill of the competition is more exciting than when we left our sport. I hope that thrill never leaves. We slowly get back to our league play, let's ENJOY our tennis and our competition. And then put our masks back on before we leave. :)
If you would like to get some sets in, then the Paseo Club is the place for you. With drop-in play, drills, leagues, and tournaments, the tennis department has it all. Become a member and join the fun.
Jen Azevedo is a tennis professional, pickleball professional, personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and the general manager of the Paseo Club. She loves the community at the Paseo Club and that it is also a safe and fun place for her daughter. Jen’s favorite activities are joining her tribe for trail races or her partners for tennis matches. Occasionally Jen slows down to relax with a book — she reads over 100 a year!
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