Shortage of ball kids for Melbourne
A delay to the start of the Australian Open could see a shortage of ball kids for the 2021 event in Melbourne. The event looks
Players secure permission to practice in quarantine ahead of Aussie Open
Players competing at the Australian Open have secured permission to practice during their compulsory 14-day quarantine after arrving in the country. The move, reported the
Players will follow COVID rules in Melbourne, says TV commentator
Australian tennis commentator Craig Gabriel believes players have learned their lesson from COVID-19 and won’t cause any problems if allowed into the country for the
February 1 likely start date for Australian Open
February 1 is looming as the start date for the 2021 Australian Open, with a decision due in days. With Victorian State government officials refusing
Millman pleads for ‘flexible quarantine’ in Melbourne
Aussie John Millman believes many players around the world can’t grasp how successful Australia’s COVID battle has been but has called for flexibility around any
Melbourne delay as premier insists on no quarantine concessions
Victoria’s State premier Dan Andrews has reinforced his view that strict quarantine rules must be in place if the Australian Open is to go ahead
Police to supervise Australian Open training sessions
The Australian Open is likely to go ahead a week later than planned with police-supervised practice sessions. Radio presenter and court announcer Brett Phillips tweeted
Murray calls for COVID jab to ensure future of game
Former World No.1 Andy Murray says tennis players should have a COVID-19 vaccination in order to play in future tournaments. The 2021 tennis calendar still
Qualifiers could be canned to save Australian Open
A three-round qualification tournament before the first round of the Australian Open is set to be sacrificed to allow the first grand slam of the
Australian Open start date known in two weeks
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has moved to scotch rumours that the Australian Open will be delated by declaring he is confident of confirming the