LONDON: A series of professional tennis events will take place in Britain from early July as the sport continues to emerge from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said four British Tour events would be held between July 3 and 26, subject to confirmation of government requirements.

“Since the coronavirus crisis, we have been working incredibly hard to support all our players, venues, coaches and officials through this very challenging time,” LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd said in a statement. “I’m delighted to announce today the next stage of elite tennis’s return to competing safely behind closed doors as part of a five-phase plan coordinated by UK Sport with Government.”

Recreational tennis has already resumed with clubs allowed to open under strict health protocols.

Published in Dawn, May 28th, 2020