French Open: Men’s doubles team test Covid-19 positive, removed

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French Open organisers said on Wednesday that a men's doubles team had tested positive for Covid-19 and been removed from the tournament.

The two players were not named by organisers. "The Roland Garros tournament organisers confirm that two players from the men's doubles draw, on the same team, have tested positive for Covid-19," a statement said. "In line with the tournament's public health and safety protocol, the pair have been removed from the draw and the two players placed in quarantine."

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