The tournament will continue, though without spectators, as professional athletes are deemed essential workers under new restrictions in Victoria state.
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As the Australian Open plays on, Victoria officials order a ‘circuit breaker’ Covid lockdown.
The tournament will continue, though without spectators, as professional athletes are deemed essential workers under new restrictions in Victoria state.
A U.S. Sportswriter’s ‘Glimpse of the Future’ in Near-Normal Australia
He was curious to know how it felt to cover a global event that is giving us a glimpse into a post-pandemic world.
The Australian Open will allow up to 30,000 spectators a day.
Such numbers would make the tennis tournament a sports rarity during the pandemic, though attendance would still be down by about half from a normal year.
Novak Djokovic Outlasts Roger Federer to Stay Dominant in Australia
Djokovic prevailed in straight sets, extending his lead in head-to-head matches with Federer, to earn a place in the Australian Open final.
Wildfires Mar First Days of Play at Australian Open Qualifiers
Smoke from the fires shrouded the courts and caused one player to double over in coughing fits.