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Boris Becker: "Not all French tennis players can be Yannick Noah"

2020-09-28T16:26:39.197Z


INTERVIEW - The former German champion is delighted with the holding of Roland-Garros and defends French tennis.


It is from Munich that Boris Becker, consultant of the Eurosport channel, comments this year Roland-Garros.

The 52-year-old German with six Grand Slam titles, takes an enlightened look at the world of tennis hard hit by the Covid crisis.

LE FIGARO.

- Given the particular context, does the 2020 Roland-Garros edition succeed in getting you excited?

Boris BECKER.

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Of course!

I am already very happy that the tournament is taking place.

The organizers have done an extraordinary job taking into account the health constraints imposed by the authorities.

I remember that rather than all that we will miss during these two weeks.

It's already good to have a small presence of spectators.

We are living in crazy times with this virus and everything must be done to ensure that tennis continues while ensuring that everyone's health is protected.

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Source: lefigaro

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