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An Australian Open flag is seen with the city shrouded in smoke in the background ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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An Australian Open flag is seen with the city shrouded in smoke in the background ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
It’s been days now and a concrete plan is yet to be seen from Tennis Australia for the Australian Open 2021. With the coronavirus re-emerging, the Australian government has taken some actions that have made it necessary to alter the Australian summer schedule. Both Tennis Australia and the local Victorian government are scrambling to fix the schedule of the Aussie Open.
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A general view of Rod Laver Arena. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
Craig Tiley, the CEO of Tennis Australia, gave an update on the progress of finding the best solution for the Aus Open. He said, “Tennis Australia continues to work closely and productively with the Victorian Government and we are confident we will be in a position to finalise details for Australian Open 2021 very soon.”
Craig Tiley on quarantine protocols prior to the Australian Open 2021
Tiley further stated that everyone is trying to find a safe Grand Slam tournament. The organizers are working closely with the government and players to formulate a solution that will adhere to the mandatory 14-ay quarantine as well as allow players to practice during that period. Tiley added:
“We are also in constant communication with the global tennis community, including the Tours, the players and their teams, as we consult with them on plans for the event and how players can safely practice and prepare for a Grand Slam tournament under the Victorian Government’s proposed quarantine conditions.”
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The giant Australian Open logo. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Safety is paramount in this Australian Open. The Grand Slam may have a daily spectator count of 50 percent of the normal count, and once the dates of the Aussie Open are sorted, ticketing details will be announced.
Tiley said, “Our team continues to work on delivering a fantastic – and safe – AO 2021 for the players the fans our partners and our staff. We look forward to announcing more details, including when tickets will go on sale, very soon.”
Going by reports, the Australian Open could begin on February 1. The players would arrive in Australia in the first week of January, and then they will serve the mandatory quarantine. That will give them an additional one week to play the pre-events to the Australian Open.
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