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Australian Open players forced into quarantine after two plane passengers test positive for coronavirus – SBS News
There have been three positive COVID-19 tests from Australian Open charter flights, forcing the players on board into 14 days of lockdown in their hotel.
The Australian Open lead-up has been thrown into chaos with at least 47 players now confined to their hotel rooms for the next 14 days following three positive coronavirus tests from two separate charter flights into Melbourne.
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, three-time grand slam winner Angelique Kerber and 2019 US Open title holder Bianca Andreescu are among the players affected.
An aircrew member and a non-playing participant tested positive following their arrival on the…
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