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Two men’s doubles players out of French Open after positive COVID-19 test

/ 08:47 PM June 03, 2021

General view of the stadium after the first round match between Serena Williams of the U.S. and Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu

Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 31, 2021 General view of the stadium after the first round match between Serena Williams of the U.S. and Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS— Two men’s doubles players were removed from the French Open draw after testing positive for COVID-19, the French tennis federation (FFT), who organize the claycourt Grand Slam, said on Wednesday.

The FFT added that both players were in the same team but did not name them.

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“Since the start of the tournament, 2,446 tests have been carried out to date on the populations of players and their entourage,” the FFT said in a statement.

“This is the first time this year that the tournament management has had to remove players.”

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