Tennis after mass testing: Australian Open with uncertainty

Although the mass tests after the startling positive case of a hotel employee were all negative, they provided relief and allowed a new beginning on Friday. However, there is an awareness that the Grand Slam tennis tournament, which begins on Monday, is accompanied by risks. “The fact that everyone tested negative is a great result. But I can't say it will be the same tomorrow or the day after. We will continue to monitor it,” said tournament director Craig Tiley. The maker of the million-dollar spectacle said he would continue to follow the instructions of the authorities, but was also confident that he would be able to offer up to 30 daily viewers fabulous entertainment over the next two weeks. There are currently no plans to change the number of spectators. “We will get this done, we will have two weeks of great tennis and we will do the best we can to ensure it stays safe.” A positive test caused a stir A positive test result from a hotel employee caused a temporary hustle and bustle in the scene on Wednesday. More than 500 players and supervisors had to undergo a corona test. All six preparatory tournaments, including the ATP Cup with Zverev and Co., stood still on Thursday. “I think the last few days have not been easy for anyone,” said tournament director Tiley: It could be that the tournament scene will have to go through further difficult times. There's plenty of first-class tennis scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Due to the concentrated preparation after the two-week quarantine as a result of entering Australia directly before the first Grand Slam tournament, more professionals than usual are still in action, including Jannik Sinner, who will play his semi-final on Saturday morning (from 5.50:250 a.m. Central European time). ATP XNUMX in Melbourne against Karen Khachanov.

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Tennis after mass testing: Australian Open with uncertainty

Thrilling matches whet the appetite for the Australian Open, but the uncertainty about a possible new Corona vortex remains enormous.

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