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Third virus-infected flight throws Australian Open plans deeper into chaos
Monday January 18, 2021
The Australian Open has been hit by another setback as a fifth person tested positive for coronavirus, forcing 25 more players into hotel quarantine.
Players such as world number 10 Aryna Sabalenka are looking for alternate ways to prepare for the Australian Open while in quarantine – such as practicing inside her quarantine hotel room. (Photo: Instagram)
A total of 72 players are now isolating in their hotel rooms ahead of the tournament.
The fifth person tested positive on Sunday night and they were on a charter flight from Doha that landed in Melbourne…
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