French Open plans for fans not empty seats

Australia's Ashleigh Barty clenches her fist after scoring a point against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2019. [AP Photo/Michel Euler]

Roland Garros chiefs insisted the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus pandemic, will have fans attending even if they still have to abide by social distancing rules.

The claycourt Grand Slam, which should now have been into its first week under its traditional schedule, was pushed back by four months because of the outbreak.