Tennis: Defending champion Ash Barty to skip French Open over virus fears, Serena Williams concerned by Roland Garros' plan to include fans

September 08, 2020 10:25 AMSYDNEY (AFP, REUTERS) - World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty announced on Tuesday (Sept 8) that she will not defend her French Open crown, citing the coronavirus fears that also prompted her to withdraw from this year's US Open.