WTA Tour returns with Palermo Open to mark new normal amid pandemic

- Nearly five months after the sport was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Donna Vekic became the first player to win a main draw match in the COVID-19 era, beating Arantxa Rus 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the Palermo Ladies Open.

Vekic’s victory was achieved in 75 minutes but just a smattering of applause rang around the small stadium from a handful of spectators that were allowed to attend the match with social distancing guidelines and temperature checks in place. They also had to manage their own towels while autographs and selfies are forbidden at the tournament which forged ahead even though an unidentified player withdrew over the weekend after testing positive for the virus.

“It was very tricky conditions, it was very windy so the ball was a little bit all over the court... I’m just happy that I didn’t forget how to play tennis, how to play matches, how to win. It’s a huge relief.”

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