Updates on COVID-19

By March 13, 2020Tennis & Health

March 13, 2020–Due to the coronavirus pandemic, HTA is taking decisive actions and suspending all HTA Spring leagues and USTA-sanctioned events through April 20. HTA has reached this decision in order to ensure the health and safety of all, knowing that at this unprecedented time, we have a responsibility not only to those who play, follow and love our sport but also to their respective communities in Houston and surrounding areas.

As stated by USTA, this is a challenge. But it is one that we will meet and get through together. We will get back on court, but first we will need to be smart; we will need to be safe; and we will need to be strong. Without a doubt, we can do all of those things.

Thank you for supporting HTA and hope to see you on the court soon.

March 23, 2020–

USTA Statement on Suspension of Events

Due to the continued situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus, and after discussions with the USTA Medical Advisory Committee, effective immediately the USTA will extend the suspension of USTA sanctioned products and events, including Adult and Junior Tournaments, USTA League, Junior Team Tennis, Team Challenge, Team Tournaments, USTA Schools programs, Tennis on Campus and Wheelchair events through May 3. Additionally, recognizing the evolving and fast-changing nature of this situation, the USTA will continue to monitor and assess conditions to make future determinations about events and activities taking place after May 3.

All Category 1 and Super Category 2 National Adult Tournaments with an ITF status, all ITF Junior events, and all USTA Pro Circuit and professional events will align with the same calendar as the ITF, ATP and WTA, and be suspended through June 7.

Both the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., and the USTA National Campus, in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Fla., will remain closed for play and instructional opportunities through May 3. Any patron who wishes to cancel participation in a scheduled activity should contact the specific location for refund information. These policies will be in effect pending additional guidance or directives from each local governmental agency and the CDC. The USTA will continue to monitor and assess conditions to make future determinations about all activities at these facilities.

Click here for tips and recommendations for facilities and players, regarding COVID-19 from the USTA.

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