Tennis' enforced hiatus will not stop players working as hard as they can ahead of the hopeful resumption in June.
A potential glut of grand slams will see female players hoping to follow in the footsteps of surprise Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, while the breaking of the big three's stranglehold is an ongoing mission for the next generation of male players.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the leading candidates to lift slam trophies and the young British hopefuls aiming to make their mark.
Dominic Thiem
There are clear parallels between Andreescu's breakthrough 2019, which ended with a US Open title, and Rybakina's 2020. The 20-year-old, who plays for Kazakhstan, only broke into the top 100 last July and has soared from 36 to 17 this year on the back of one WTA Tour title and three more finals, posting victories over Kenin and Karolina Pliskova in Dubai last month.
Jack Draper
Young British diamonds are as rare as ever but in 18-year-old Draper the country has a very bright one. The son of former Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Roger, Draper is a tall lefty with a strong all-round game and mentality. He is the second youngest player in the top 300 and has made an excellent transition to the second-tier Challenger Tour.
Emma Raducanu
Another diamond is 17-year-old Raducanu, who has been the most promising British girl for a number of years. A mature right-hander with a powerful game, persistent injuries are a concern but hopefully something she can grow out of. She already has three professional titles to her name and is at a career-high ranking of 333.
Harriet Dart
Jubb was the feelgood tennis story of last summer – the orphan from a Hull council estate who was given a Wimbledon wild card after becoming the first British player to win the American college singles title. Jubb is about to turn professional and has showed enough in his senior career so far to indicate he can follow in the footsteps of Cameron Norrie.
Aidan McHugh
The young Scot mentored by Andy Murray, McHugh has not made as swift progress as Draper but broke into the top 500 last year and remains one of Britain's strongest prospects. The 19-year-old has three senior titles to his name and possesses a stylish game, including a one-handed backhand.
