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Tennis Australia’s ‘bio-bubble’ plan to help host 2021 Australian Open revealed – Wide World of Sports
How 400,000 fans can attend grand slam amid pandemic
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has spoken in detail about the audacious plan to host the 2021 grand slam in Melbourne in January as planned, with crowds and full prize money for players.
While Victoria experiences an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases and a complete lockdown as the state tries to end a spate of outbreaks, Tiley has not flinched in his confidence that the tennis tournament can go ahead with a ‘bio-secure bubble’ system in the lead-up.
Tiley said five bubbles will…
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