A US Open staged behind closed doors could become iconic in years to come, British number one Dan Evans says.
The US Tennis Association (USTA) is still hoping to stage the tournament in New York from 31 August.
But given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the USTA is now exploring more seriously the option of proceeding without spectators.
"Me, personally, I would love it to go ahead," Evans told The Guest List on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"I think it would send out a real statement that we can get back going.