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Fears for Australian Open as players get set to land – Herald Sun
A COVID-19 outbreak at next month’s Australian Open could see the tournament scrapped by default.
Rigid quarantine rules have been put in place for Australian Open players and workers amid fears a major outbreak could jeopardise the tournament.A COVID-19 outbreak at next month’s Australian Open could see the tournament scrapped by default.
Players and support staff will be tested daily and anyone who tests positive or is identified as a close contact would be banned from participating in the tournament unless cleared.
Police minister Lisa Neville, responsible for the tennis quarantine operation,…
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