Due to the problems with the pandemic that continues to stalk the world, the Australian Open will have its health bubble for players, after the authorities decreed a five-day confinement in Melbourne, reported this Friday the head of Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley.
“The game will continue. will establish a health bubble for the players. What we’ve heard is that players just want to go ahead and play, “he said.” I just know. will allow players and their teams, as well as staff members who cannot telecommute, be on site, “he added.
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Some five million people in Australia’s second-largest city will have to stay home for five days from the midnight Friday, except for a limited number of essential activities.
The ability to witness the Australian Open was already reduced to 50% as a preventive measure. In the event that there are no more infections in the State of Victoria during the next five days, fans will be able to return to the stands for the final stage of the tournament.
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Among the rules that tennis players participating in the tournament must follow are that they should not leave their hotel, except to exercise, buy food and necessary goods, or for transfers to Melbourne Park, where in addition to competing they can train.
The champions of the men’s and women’s individual teams will earn 2,526,000 euros, while the prize for the finalists will be 1,263,000 euros.
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