Update: US Open 2020 and Wheelchair Tennis

The ITF welcomes developments regarding the Wheelchair Tennis events at the US Open 2020 following communication between the USTA, ITF Wheelchair Tennis leadership, and leading Wheelchair Tennis players.

In a statement, the USTA confirmed it has "committed to working with the players and the ITF to explore a number of potential scenarios for the Wheelchair Competition to determine the best approach moving forward for the athletes and the competition. The USTA expects to gather player feedback on their perspective and work with the ITF to finalize an approach to the 2020 US Open Wheelchair Competition."

ITF President David Haggerty said: "We applaud the USTA for their swift action today and we are really pleased that, by working together with the players, all are working toward a solution for the US Open Wheelchair competition.

"The USTA has been a tremendous and long-standing supporter of Wheelchair Tennis and we thank their organisation for their continued commitment to the sport and its athletes."