Fans banned from Australian Open as Victoria locks down again
The Australian state of Victoria is to enter lockdown for a third time in a bid to suppress an outbreak of coronavirus at a quarantine hotel.The lockdown will begin on Saturday and is due to last five days.
It means tennis fans will be banned from attending the Australian Open.
After a successful run to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, Taiwanese tennis player Hsieh Su-wei found herself with more attention than she was expecting. The funny, quirky, and food loving 35-year-old instantly became the breakout hit of the tournament.
"I think about winning more Slams and breaking records, of course. And most of my attention and my energy from this day forward, until I retire from tennis, is going to be directed in majors, trying to win more major trophies," Djokovic said.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published
Novak Djokovic says criticism of his actions and opinions frustrates him after picking up his ninth Australian Open title.The world number one never strays too far from a headline, and picked up his 18th Grand Slam title in Melbourne.
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published
Tennis Australia director Craig Tiley reflects on a largely successful Australian Open tournament despite tough COVID restrictions and financial strains.
Parading his trophy next to Brighton Beach's famous Bathing Boxes on Monday, Novak Djokovic celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title at the Australian Open, a win made all the "sweeter" with all the challenges he faced both on and off the court.
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