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Mailbag: The 2020 U.S. Open Is On, But Questions Still Linger

Let’s start with the 2020 U.S. Open, which will be held in—wait for it—Corona Park at its appointed dates, August 24 through September 13. A lot of you have written in and your opinions are—literally—all over the map. From “this is insanity” to “shame on anyone who doesn’t play.”

Herewith 10 thoughts:

1) I start by ladling abundant praise on the USTA. While socially distanced, of course. This organization, not often accused of being nimble, went to great lengths and showed great creativity to make this event happen. Yet this was not a rogue exercise. This was done while consulting data and science (I know, right?