Australian Open warm-up events in Victoria 'not a done deal', says state premier Dan Andrews
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open warm-up events in Victoria 'not a done deal', says state premier Dan Andrews

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The new arrangements will involve players flying into Melbourne to undergo two weeks of mandatory quarantine, when they will be restricted to hotels but have access to tennis courts. Melbourne: Tennis Australia flagged plans Monday to move numerous Australian Open warm-up events to Victoria, but received a blunt warning from the state premier that he would scupper any event that risked reigniting Melbourne’s COVID-19 crisis. Tournament director Craig Tiley said the move was because COVID-19 restrictions meant that state governments could not guarantee overseas players contesting warm-ups outside Victoria would be free to travel to Melbourne for the Grand Slam. But Victoria Premier Dan Andrews said the plans were “not a done deal”, particularly since Melbourne only recently emerged from a month-long lockdown to eliminate a second wave of Covid-19. This needs to be done on the best of public health advice.” The plan would reportedly involve more than 500 international tennis players arriving in Victoria and undergoing two weeks of mandatory quarantine.

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Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis
2 weeks ago

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis

ABC  

The sun is shining. Six of the world's top 10 women's players are set to take part, including number two Iga Świątek, former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff. Four top 10 players have entered the women's draw, including world number one and back-to-back defending Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina. …

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?

Associated Press  

A smile creased Daniil Medvedev’s face as he walked to the net in Rod Laver Arena at 3:39 a.m., finally a winner in the Australian Open’s second round after five sets spread across nearly 4 1/2 hours in the third-latest finish in Grand Slam history. If he were one of the spectators in the nearly empty stands, and a match …

Australian Open: The grand slam tennis tournament that shines a light on the nation, both good and bad
1 year ago

Australian Open: The grand slam tennis tournament that shines a light on the nation, both good and bad

ABC  

For two weeks every summer, Australia is the centre of the sporting universe. In Australia's Open, an ABC TV documentary airing tonight, Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley says the Open allows Australia to be "showcased in every country in the world". "I think the Australian crowds in the last 10 years have got a little out of control," former …

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 months ago

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of late-night finishes. When you start the night matches late, and have conditions like that, these things are going to happen.” RELATED | China Open: Alcaraz, Medvedev through to …

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days. The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 months ago

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days. The hope is to reduce late nights.

Associated Press  

The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of late-night finishes. When you start the night matches late, and have conditions like that, these things are going to happen.” “Tennis after dark” has become something of a …

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023 Image Source : Getty 2/6 Andy Murray has wound back the clock and avoided a brutal 18-year low, winning a five-set epic over reigning Australian Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini. Image Source : Getty 3/6 The 2020 …

Australian Open 2023 suspended for three hours due to extreme heat
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023 suspended for three hours due to extreme heat

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2022: Organisers under pressure over 'optional' Covid tests
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Organisers under pressure over 'optional' Covid tests

Firstpost  

Tennis Australia, which organises the Australian Open, says players only need to test if they have Covid symptoms. Melbourne: The Australian Open was under growing pressure Thursday to make Covid tests mandatory after leading players openly questioned the seemingly lax policy and the Grand Slam got its first positive case. Men’s third seed Alexander Zverev said in response that players …

Australian Open 2022: Crowds capped at 50 per cent as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Crowds capped at 50 per cent as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Firstpost  

Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the year, which starts on Monday, except when eating or drinking, and spectators must socially distance while indoors. Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 per cent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. “These updates …

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent capacity due to COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent capacity due to COVID

The Hindu  

Crowds at the Australian Open tennis will be capped at 50 percent capacity under updated COVID-19 restrictions, the Victoria State government said on Thursday, as authorities battle a surge of cases in Melbourne. Face masks will also be mandatory for all patrons, except when eating or drinking, and there will be density limits of one person per two square metres …

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited

The Hindu  

The Australian Open tennis draw has been postponed until further notice, organisers said on Thursday, amid uncertainty about whether the government will cancel top seed Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa which could scuttle his bid for a record 21st major tennis title at the …

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic says he wants to play in Melbourne after visa victory
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic says he wants to play in Melbourne after visa victory

Firstpost  

The ruling overturned the cancellation of his visa on COVID-19 health grounds, and ending his detention, potentially clearing the way for his attempt on an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam singles title. Belgrade: Novak Djokovic on Monday said he hoped to still compete in the Australian Open while his mother said the decision to overturn his visa cancellation was the “biggest …

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event

India TV News  

Highlights Kyrgios said he is feeling healthy at the moment with no symptoms Kyrgios still confident of recovering before the Australian Open The Australian Open begins on January 17 in Melbourne Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has tested COVID-19 positive a week ahead of the Australian Open 2022. Kyrgios took to social media to confirm the development and has subsequently …

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley
3 years ago

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

Craig Tiley said whether Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title or not will become clear “in the coming days”. Australian Open boss Craig Tiley said Sunday there was still “quite a bit to play out” on whether Novak Djokovic will defend his title in Melbourne, with a clearer picture “in the coming days”. “As far as the status …

No ‘Big Three’ would be disaster for Australian Open - Kyrgios
3 years ago

No ‘Big Three’ would be disaster for Australian Open - Kyrgios

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has urged Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to play at the Australian Open, saying on Wednesday it would be a “disaster” if the ‘Big Three’ were missing. The dominant ‘Big Three’ have won 20 Grand Slam titles each and Kyrgios said tennis still needs them, starting in Melbourne next month. “I honestly don’t know Novak’s current situation with …

Australian Open leaves $71 million hole in Tennis Australia accounts
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open leaves $71 million hole in Tennis Australia accounts

The Hindu  

Tennis Australia sustained a net loss of more than A$100 million in the 15 months around this year's delayed and COVID-19 affected Australian Open, the body's 2020-21 annual report showed. The accounts showed Tennis Australia recorded a net loss of A$100.02 million from July 30, 2020 to September 30 this year. READ: Tennis Australia's cash reserves of A$80 million were …

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley
3 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

All players heading to Australia for the opening major of the year in January must be vaccinated against Covid, casting doubt on whether the Serbian world number one will play. Sydney: Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic won’t want to risk missing out on winning a record 21st Grand Slam title, tournament chief Craig Tiley predicted Thursday as a bumper …

Sydney to host ATP Cup as part of bumper Australian Open warm-up schedule
3 years, 1 month ago

Sydney to host ATP Cup as part of bumper Australian Open warm-up schedule

The Hindu  

Sydney will host the $10 million ATP Cup from January1-9 as part of a bumper schedule of warm-up tournaments ahead of the Australian Open, organisers said on Thursday. Governing body Tennis Australia also confirmed Melbourne would host Australian Open qualifying from January 10-14 after 2021 qualifying was played abroad due to COVID-19. TA boss Craig Tiley said a record 17 …

Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity

The Hindu  

Australia’s Boxing Day Test against arch rival England and next year’s Australian Open tennis will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said on Thursday as they removed more pandemic restrictions. Victoria Premier Dan Andrews said that the State was about to hit 90 percent vaccination, allowing long-standing restrictions to be swept aside, including capacity limits on sporting events. …

Australian Open 2022: Host state Victoria rules out exemption for unvaccinated players
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Host state Victoria rules out exemption for unvaccinated players

Firstpost  

Djokovic is one of many players who have refused to share their vaccination status, casting doubt over whether he will defend his title at Melbourne Park in January. Unvaccinated players will not get special dispensation for the Australian Open, the top official in the state holding the Grand Slam said Wednesday, potentially ruling out reigning men’s champion Novak Djokovic. Australian …

Victorian Premier doubles down on stance against unvaccinated tennis players at Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Victorian Premier doubles down on stance against unvaccinated tennis players at Australian Open

ABC  

Victoria's Premier says his state will not seek exemptions for unvaccinated tennis players to enter the country ahead of the Australian Open. Key points: The federal government says unvaccinated tennis players will be allowed into Australia, but states must request an exemption Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says his state will not facilitate entry for unvaccinated players It comes after more …

Australian Open warm-up event cancelled again over coronavirus uncertainty
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open warm-up event cancelled again over coronavirus uncertainty

Firstpost  

Kooyong president Adam Cossar said he was disappointed the event could not take place in January 2022 but hopes it will return in 2023. Melbourne: A major warm-up tournament for the Australian Open was cancelled on Tuesday, with organisers blaming uncertainty over Covid-19 rules players will face in Melbourne. Such a requirement would cast doubt on nine-time Australian Open champion …

Vaccination policy for Australian Open tennis stars 'not yet settled', despite what leaked email says
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccination policy for Australian Open tennis stars 'not yet settled', despite what leaked email says

ABC  

Victorian Major Events Minister Martin Pakula says the vaccination requirements for tennis players this summer are "not settled yet" despite a leaked email suggesting unvaccinated players would be allowed to enter. Key points: The WTA asked players to keep information in an email private 'until the government makes an official announcement' Victoria's major events minister Martin Pakula said the Victorian …

Unvaccinated players unlikely to get visa to play Australian Open, says official
3 years, 2 months ago

Unvaccinated players unlikely to get visa to play Australian Open, says official

The Hindu  

Unvaccinated tennis players and other athletes are unlikely to get visas to enter Australia, a government official said on Tuesday, putting Novak Djokovic's Australian Open title defence and bid for the Grand Slam record in doubt. World number one Novak Djokovic, level on 20 Grand Slam titles with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, declined to reveal his vaccination status again …

Australia cancels men's and women's Opens due to COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia cancels men's and women's Opens due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Australia cancelled its men's and women's Open tournaments in a hammer blow for the struggling domestic game as COVID-19 and travel restrictions continue to bite. But Golf Australia boss James Sutherland said enduring travel curbs and the country's mandatory 14-day quarantine had left organisers with no choice but to cancel the flagship event for a second year in a row. …

COVID snags could see Australian Open join summer sports scrapheap
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID snags could see Australian Open join summer sports scrapheap

The Hindu  

Australia's hopes of rebooting its golf tour remain thwarted by COVID-19 and its premier event may be a casualty of the pandemic for a second year running, Golf Australia boss James Sutherland told Reuters. Melbourne's Formula One Australian Grand Prix was postponed from its traditional March window to a November slot before being scrapped for a second year, along with …

Tennis Australia planning to host Australian Open 2022 in Melbourne
3 years, 7 months ago

Tennis Australia planning to host Australian Open 2022 in Melbourne

India TV News  

Tennis Australia is planning to host the Australian Open in January next year in Melbourne. Tennis Australia, country's top tennis body, issued a statement in this regard on Monday after media reports said the tournament would be forced offshore due to federal government's prediction that international borders will stay closed until mid-2022. "Tennis Australia ran Australian Open 2021 successfully in …

Australian Open fans criticized for booing Covid-19 vaccine announcement
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open fans criticized for booing Covid-19 vaccine announcement

CNN  

CNN — Australia’s government has condemned the “disgusting” behavior of spectators at the Australian Open tennis tournament Sunday, after sections of the crowd loudly booed a speech praising the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. On Monday, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack described the behavior of Australian Open spectators as “disgusting,” according to Seven News, saying the vaccine was going …

Australian Open set to welcome back fans as lockdown lifted
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open set to welcome back fans as lockdown lifted

The Independent  

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Crowds to return to Australian Open from Thursday - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

Crowds to return to Australian Open from Thursday - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will be able to open its gates to fans for the last four days of the tournament after the State of Victoria announced that a snap coronavirus lockdown would be lifted at midnight on Wednesday. Victoria State Premier Dan Andrews announced the lifting of the lockdown but said the crowds allowed into Melbourne Park for the semifinals …

Australian Open to reopen to crowds at Melbourne Park, after statewide coronavirus shutdown
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open to reopen to crowds at Melbourne Park, after statewide coronavirus shutdown

ABC  

Spectators will be allowed to attend the final four days of the Australian Open following confirmation the five-day Victorian state coronavirus lockdown will end at midnight. Key points: The Australian Open will have fans present at Melbourne Park to watch play on the last four days The Australian Open will have fans present at Melbourne Park to watch play on …

Australian Open 2021: Melbourne lockdown leaves tennis fans fuming and frustrated
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Melbourne lockdown leaves tennis fans fuming and frustrated

Firstpost  

The tournament will continue despite the mini-outbreak and lockdown, albeit without any crowds. Just as larger crowds began to trickle back into Melbourne Park after a few quiet days, Melburnians’ worst fear came true as the state government announced a “circuit breaker” five-day lockdown for the entire state, effective from midnight tonight. For context, residents of Melbourne will face an …

Australian Open 2021 to continue without fans, players to compete in biosecure bubble as Melbourne goes into lockdown
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021 to continue without fans, players to compete in biosecure bubble as Melbourne goes into lockdown

Firstpost  

Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, said the tennis venue would be considered a “workplace” that can continue to function with limited staff. Melbourne: The Australian Open was thrown into chaos Friday after Melbourne was ordered into a snap five-day lockdown, with fans banned and players to compete in a biosecure “bubble”. State Premier Daniel Andrews said …

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic dominates Jeremy Chardy again to reach 2nd round
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic dominates Jeremy Chardy again to reach 2nd round

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic extended his streak of straight-set wins over Jeremy Chardy to 14 matches as he opened his Australian Open title defense with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 victory in the last match on the first-day program at Rod Laver Arena. The top-ranked Djokovic was never close to losing against the 33-year-old Chardy, maintaining a winning streak that dates back to …

Tennis Boss Says Australian Open Is 'One Of The Safest Places To Be'
3 years, 11 months ago

Tennis Boss Says Australian Open Is 'One Of The Safest Places To Be'

Huff Post  

For some countries around the world, having sports stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people during a pandemic is unfathomable at the moment. Darrian Traynor via Getty Images Spectators wear face masks as they arrive on day one of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 08, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Quinn Rooney via Getty Images Naomi …

Australian Open 2021: After weeks of quarantine drama and Covid setbacks, tennis tournament kicks off
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: After weeks of quarantine drama and Covid setbacks, tennis tournament kicks off

CNN  

Melbourne, Australia CNN — Thousands of tennis fans descended on Melbourne Park to watch stars including Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams kick off the Australian Open on Monday, after a three-week postponement and high drama over the quarantine of players. “It’s quite phenomenal it’s actually happening” said Australia’s Pat Cash, a two-time runner-up in the Australian Open men’s singles, who …

Australian Open organisers admit ticket sales have gone down
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open organisers admit ticket sales have gone down

Daily Mail  

Fears that locals will turn their backs on the forthcoming Australian Open were heightened on Saturday as the multiple build-up events degenerated into a shambles. The final of one of the women's tournaments was abandoned altogether as the tactical-looking withdrawals of former champions continued amid a backlog of matches ahead of the Open's Monday start. Australian Open organisers admitted that …

Australian Open warm-up events resume after day-long pause due to positive COVID-19 test in Melbourne
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open warm-up events resume after day-long pause due to positive COVID-19 test in Melbourne

ABC  

Just three days out from the start of the Australian Open, more than 100 players have emerged from isolation once again, with warm-up events resuming after a day-long halt to proceedings. Key points: Matches in the Melbourne Summer Series will resume today, subject to negative test results Players may have to play more than one match per day to finish …

Australian Open 2021: Organisers confident Grand Slam will start on Monday
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Organisers confident Grand Slam will start on Monday

Firstpost  

Melbourne: There were 160 players back in isolation because a hotel quarantine worker tested positive for COVID-19. Australian Open organisers weren’t deterred at all, vowing that the year’s first Grand Slam tournament would start as planned next Monday, with all the tuneup tournaments completed — somehow, tweaks are expected — between Friday and Sunday. The one-day shutdown was triggered — …

Australian Open Players Quarantining After Tournament Worker Tests Positive For Virus
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open Players Quarantining After Tournament Worker Tests Positive For Virus

NPR  

Australian Open Players Quarantining After Tournament Worker Tests Positive For Virus Enlarge this image toggle caption Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images A confirmed COVID-19 case at a quarantine hotel in Melbourne, Australia, is forcing organizers of a major tennis tournament to mandate that more than 500 players and their staffs "be tested and isolate until they receive a negative …

Australian Open lead-up events thrown into chaos after hotel worker tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open lead-up events thrown into chaos after hotel worker tests positive for COVID-19

ABC  

Thursday's matches at Australian Open warm-up events in Melbourne Park have been cancelled after a hotel quarantine worker tested positive to COVID-19. Key points: The infected man last worked at the Grand Hyatt on January 29 Up to 600 players and officials will isolate until receiving a negative test result Premier Daniel Andrews said the grand slam would go ahead …

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around 50 percent of the usual attendance, when the Grand Slam gets underway on February 8, Victoria State sports minister Martin Pakula said on Saturday. The limit will be reduced to 25,000 over the last five days of the tournament when there are fewer matches, but …

Australian Open 2021: Grand Slam matches to have daily crowd capacity of up to 30,000
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Grand Slam matches to have daily crowd capacity of up to 30,000

Firstpost  

Victoria state’s Sports Minister Martin Pakula said it equated to some 390,000 spectators across the two-week spectacle – around half the attendance of last year. Melbourne: Daily crowds of between 25,000 and 30,000 will be allowed to watch the Australian Open, organisers said Saturday in a big boost to the season’s opening Grand Slam. The event’s Covid-safe plan allows a …

Australia might resume travel bubble with New Zealand ahead of Australian Open
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia might resume travel bubble with New Zealand ahead of Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Australia may resume its travel bubble with New Zealand in coming days, its health minister said on Friday, as the state of Victoria eased border controls ahead of hosting the first tennis Grand Slam on 2021, the Australian Open. Australia eyes reopening New Zealand travel bubble ahead of Australian Open tennis Health officials are reassessing daily a pause on Australia's …

Australian Open: Adelaide Quarantine No Different To Melbourne, Says Dominic Thiem
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Adelaide Quarantine No Different To Melbourne, Says Dominic Thiem

News 18  

World number three Dominic Thiem said there is no great advantage for players self-isolating in Adelaide compared to conditions in Melbourne where the vast majority are serving the 14-day quarantine requirement ahead of the Australian Open. Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley said earlier in the week that the top players were sent to Adelaide to ensure organisers did not …

Australian Open: Three more test positive for COVID-19 - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Three more test positive for COVID-19 - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Three more people linked to the Australian Open have tested positive for COVID-19 in Melbourne, increasing to 10 those associated with the Grand Slam tennis tournament which begins February 8. Those 10 positive cases mean a total of 72 players remain in hard lockdown after being deemed close contacts of those positives on three charter flights into Melbourne from Abu …

January 19, 2021 coronavirus news
3 years, 11 months ago

January 19, 2021 coronavirus news

CNN  

Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley is pictured speaking to the media in January 2020, in Melbourne, Australia. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images The controversy surrounding the upcoming Australian Open continues to grow as Tennis Australia’s chief executive Craig Tiley denied that any players from the tournament have tested positive for Covid-19, hours after the Victorian government said two players had confirmed …

Australian Open 2021: Bautista Agut Says Hotel Quarantine Like Jail With Wifi
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Bautista Agut Says Hotel Quarantine Like Jail With Wifi

News 18  

Roberto Bautista Agut has slammed the Victoria state government’s quarantine requirements for tennis players ahead of next month’s Australian Open and said being locked down in a hotel is like being in prison. A number of top players, including world number one Novak Djokovic, have questioned the need for mandatory hotel quarantine but Victorian premier Daniel Andrews said it was …

Australian Open: Tennis stars REVOLT against Naomi Osaka's Adelaide quarantine
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Tennis stars REVOLT against Naomi Osaka's Adelaide quarantine

Daily Mail  

A 'revolt' has broken out among tennis stars after Naomi Osaka was pictured training in Adelaide ahead of the Australian Open, while other competitors remain locked in their Melbourne hotel rooms. A 'revolt' has broken out among tennis stars after Naomi Osaka was pictured training ahead of the Australian Open with four members of her training staff Italian journalist Luca …

Australian Open turmoil raises questions for Tokyo Olympics in 2021
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open turmoil raises questions for Tokyo Olympics in 2021

CNN  

Sydney CNN — The quarantine controversy over tennis’ Australian Open has raised questions about whether large-scale international sporting events can take place in the middle of a pandemic and could offer a preview of the difficulties facing this summer’s Tokyo Olympics. In a New Year’s address to Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee staff, Chairman Yoshiro Mori said that preparations would proceed …

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