Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says the tournament will begin on Feb. 8 despite more than 500 players and support staff needing to isolate following a positive COVID-19 case.
Craig Tiley says the Australian Open will begin on Feb. 8 despite more than 500 players and support staff needing to isolate following a positive COVID-19 case.
The Australian Open going ahead as scheduled despite more than 500 players and support staff needing to isolate after a positive COVID-19 case at one of the tournament's hotels.
Australian Open: More than 500 forced to isolate after Covid-19 case at hotel
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