French Open postponed by a week in hope for more spectators to attend

“For the fans, the players and the atmosphere, the presence of spectators is vital for our tournament"

The French Open has been postponed for a week (Richard Sellers/PA)

The French Open has been postponed by a week with the main tournament now due to start on May 30, the French Tennis Federation has announced.

France president Emmanuel Macron announced on March 31 that a schedule for the return of sporting events would start from mid-May onwards, which led to the decision by the French Tennis Federation.