How is the Australian Open dealing with international tennis players to ensure they are COVID-free?

Tennis stars and their coaching staff have started to arrive in Australia ahead of the Australian Open, which begins on February 8.

About 1,200 players and coaching staff are expected to travel to Australia for the tournament, which has been delayed by three weeks.

But there have already been hiccups, with Andy Murray and Madison Keys banned from travelling due to a positive coronavirus test — and Tennys Sandgren travelling despite a positive test.

There have also been accusations of double standards, with a large number of Australians still struggling to secure flights home — or even Victorians stranded in other red zones — while the tennis stars are given a free passage.