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Serena Williams praises ‘super intense’ Australian Open coronavirus quarantine rules
Seven-time Australian Open singles champion Serena Williams has backed Tennis Australia’s quarantine rules ahead of the season-opening major amid criticism of the arrangements from other players.
Key points:
- Williams says tournament organisers are “doing it right” with their quarantine protocols
- The former world number one is among players quarantining in Adelaide
- Rafael Nadal wants players to feel privileged they have the opportunity to play at the Australian Oepn
Williams has been quarantining in Adelaide, as have the likes of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and has been spared the hard 14-day lockdown that has affected 72 players who arrived in Melbourne almost a fortnight ago.
Several players based in Melbourne have publicly voiced their…
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