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WTA says Palermo Ladies Open will go on after player tests positive

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A player set to participate in the Palermo Ladies Open starting on Monday has tested positive for COVID-19 but the event which marks the return of the professional tennis season will continue as planned, the WTA said on Saturday.

The WTA did not name the player but said she had pulled out and all those who may have been in close contact with her were being tested.

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