Oz Open pushed back to February 8
The Australian Open could be pushed back to February 8-21, according to French newspaper L’Equipe. The newspaper has also reported players and their support staff could
$40m spend on COVID security in Melbourne
Tennis Australia says it expects to use up most of its AU$60 million reserves to maintain funding to the sport as it battles the COVID-19
Tiley ‘confident’ of Oz Open plan announcement
Australian Open officials are “confident” they will soon be able to announce plans for the Australian Open. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley released a statement
Osaka to star in Japanese teen magazine
Naomi Osaka is to star as a cartoon character in a Japanese magazine aimed at teenage girls. “Unrivalled Naomi Tenka-ichi”, (translated to world No.1) which
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
NZ tennis will survive despite $1m loss
Tennis in New Zealand will survive, despite suffering a $1m loss from no ASB Classic in January. Thats the opinion of Tennis Auckland chairman Simon
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