5 days quarantine in Melbourne! What about the Australian Open reaction + Serena Williams



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The decision comes after the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and the appearance of the British strain of the virus.

5 days quarantine in Melbourne! Fans can no longer attend the Australian Open

Sports competitions, including the Australian Open, will continue, but without spectators. To date, 30,000 fans could attend tennis matches every day.

“The games will be played and the players will continue in a similar way to the rest of the year. It is the first event they have had in public.

Only players, technical staff and other members of the squad who cannot carry out their activities at home will have access to the complex ”.Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley was quoted as saying by ABC.

  • The match Veronika Kudermetova – Simona HalepAs of round 3 of the Australian Open, scheduled for today, starting at 10:00 (Romanian time), it will be possible to play with the fans in the stands, the quarantine will take effect from midnight.

Former world leader Serena Williams (11 WTA), who qualified for the round of 16 of the Australian Open, after the victory with Anastasia Potapova (101 WTA), scored 7-6 (5), 6-2, commented shortly the decision. After the match.

“It will be difficult, it will be a difficult day for everyone, but I hope we get through it. It is not an ideal situation.

It was very nice to have the audience again, he chose me here. It was very nice, but we have to do our best. We hope everything is in order. “Williams said.

Tags: tennis , Serena Williams , wta , australian open , victory , Melbourne , craig tiley

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