A Grand Chelem or Grand Slam is scored in motor racing if a driver scores pole position in qualifying, the fastest lap in the race and then winning while leading every lap of the race in the same weekend. Due to the new start date, even those who do well in Rome will have a few additional days to prepare for the start of the French Open.

Watch classic matches & great finals on the BBCThe French Open was postponed from its usual May-June dates and French federation president Bernard Giudicelli said about 20,000 spectators are expected during the early stages of the two-week Grand Slam, with around 10,000 on the day of the final.

"I would like to commend the tournaments for their continued commitment, flexibility and resourcefulness in finding solutions to operate under these challenging circumstances," Gaudenzi said.He also stipulated that the tennis calendar was subject to change due to potential safety concerns triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, and that the ATP might be issuing single-season sanctions to other first-time events.Both Madrid and Rome are premium, top-tier ATP 1000 events that have been strong fixtures on the spring calendars of both the ATP and WTA for many years, helping to prepare players for the French Open -- the second Grand Slam of the year.French Open officials acted swiftly and unilaterally in response to the pandemic in the spring, moving the start of their tournament from late May to mid-September. From the section Tennis. Yep, even you. To date, only 24 drivers have secured a Grand Chelem. Those numbers could still change if the French government revises its current social distancing rules.Of the show courts at Roland Garros, Court Philippe-Chatrier's usual capacity is 15,500, so a 60% capacity would allow more than 9,000 fans in.Court Suzanne-Lenglen usually holds 10,068, while Court Simonne-Mathieu seats up to 5,000. "We went for the responsible option," said Giudicelli, who added that wearing a protective mask would be mandatory for people moving around inside the grounds, while it would only be recommended for people sitting courtside.

Rome will also feature a Monday final.

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The tour, as well as the WTA, was hit hard by the cancellation of the entire post-US Open Asian swing, which is the customary prelude to the fall events in Europe.In addition, it was announced that the ATP Finals, scheduled for Nov. 15-22 in London, currently will be held without fans. A maximum of four people will be able to sit together on the main courts with an empty seat between groups.On the other courts, one seat out of two will be empty when the main tournament starts on 27 September.The US Open is being held without any spectators in attendance in New York from 31 August to 13 September.Wimbledon was cancelled this year for the first time since World War Two because of the coronavirus pandemic.Missing Wimbledon? Submit By opting-in, you agree to the ITF using your personal data to send you relevant email communications relating to the ITF and the world of tennis. "Should the situation evolve in the right direction, new tickets would be available in September," he added.

Further details including the size of qualifying and main draws are yet to be announced.

The earlier start will also affect the WTA, for whom the Italian Open is a high-value Premier 5 event.Other changes include the elevation of the tournament in St. Petersburg, Russia, from a third-tier ATP 250 to an ATP 500, and the cancellation of the ATP's experimental Next Gen ATP Finals. The ATP on Friday issued a revised provisional calendar for the rest of 2020, highlighted by the Italian Open changing dates to take the place of the canceled Madrid Open.Play in Rome will now begin a week earlier than planned, on Sept. 14, the day after the US Open men's final. This significant feat is equivalent to a perfect game in baseball, or a 300-game in ten-pin bowling. Last updated on 4 August 2020 4 August 2020. Find your nearest court and learn the basics with our guide.Get the latest tennis headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.French Open organisers estimate up to 60% of the usual capacity will be allowed inside Roland Garros when the rescheduled event is held in September. There have only been 62 in total. The ATP, however, allowed for the possibility for that decision to change at a later date. Men's Grand Slam Title Winners: YEAR: TOURNAMENT: WINNER: RUNNER-UP: 2020: Australian Open: Novak Djokovic: Dominic Thiem: 2019: U.S. Open: Rafael Nadal: Daniil Medvedev