Paris Masters Behind Closed Doors Confirmed By Organisers
Faizan Hashmi Published October 29, 2020 | 05:20 PM
Paris, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Oct, 2020 ) :The Paris Masters will go ahead as scheduled starting next week but behind closed doors to comply with a second national coronavirus lockdown, organisers confirmed on Thursday.
"Following the last announcements by the government and of the imposition of a new lockdown from October 30, the Masters 1000, which runs from October 31 to November 8 at the Accor Arena must be held behind closed doors," read a statement from the tournament's organisers.
The Paris Masters at the 20,000-seater Bercy Arena carries a total prize money purse of 4.3 million Euros.
World number two Rafael Nadal, who won a 13th French Open at Roland Garros in Paris just over two weeks ago, is the top seed at the tournament.
Recent Stories
Tennis: ATP Barcelona Open results - 1st update
6 hours ago
Swiatek's perfect 10 in Stuttgart as Vondrousova stuns Sabalenka
6 hours ago
Arandu's roads closed due to flooding
6 hours ago
Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
6 hours ago
Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
6 hours ago
Tennis: WTA Stuttgart results - 1st update
6 hours ago
Four passengers injured as train hit an empty vehicle
6 hours ago
Over- speeding bus crushed to death two bike riders
6 hours ago
Turkey's Freedom Flotilla ready to set sail for Gaza
6 hours ago
French teen dies from heart failure after knife attack near school
6 hours ago
Iranians appear unfazed by Isfahan blasts
6 hours ago
UAF celebrates Int'l Chinese Language Day
6 hours ago