US Open planned restrictions 'extremely harsh', says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, 17-time Grand Slam men's singles champion, said he has thought about missing this year's US Open and instead return to competition on clay ahead of the rescheduled French Open.

Djokovic said the restrictions that would be in place for the Grand Slam tournament in New York, because of the coronavirus pandemic, would be "extreme" and not "sustainable."

The Serb has voiced concerns over a number of issues which include a 14-day quarantine period required for visitors to the US, a limit of one person per competitor allowed to be present at matches, restricted access to courts and limited ability to move around the city of New York.

This year's US Open is currently due to run from 24th August to 13th September, with the postponed French Open scheduled to start one week later on 20th September.