World number one and reigning champion Barty to skip French Open

Reuters

Published Sep 08, 2020 01:40

Updated Sep 08, 2020 02:00

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Reigning champion Ash Barty will not play at the French Open later this month because of health concerns and a lack of preparation.

"It has been a difficult decision to make but unfortunately I will not be competing in Europe this year," Australia's world number one said in a statement on Instagram on Tuesday.