Australia Open warm-up events under cloud as players asked to isolate
Australia Open warm-up events under cloud as players asked to isolate
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian Open lead-up events faced disruption on Thursday after a hotel quarantine worker in Melbourne tested positive for the novel coronavirus, prompting the government to ask those staying in the hotel to isolate.
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said Thursday s play at the six warm-up events at Melbourne Park is set to be affected as 500-600 Australian Open players, officials and support staff will go into isolation.
"At this stage there is no impact on the tournament proper," Andrews said at a news conference late on Wednesday.
Tennis Australia, who are the organisers of the Feb. 8-21 Grand Slam, did not immediately respond to request for comment.
