Australian Open
Australian Open 2021: Qualifying in Dubai and former champions to benefit from bigger entourages?
There's still no official word on the Australian Open but things might be taking shape. Qualifying could be shifted to Dubai and numbers on entourages are being pondered.
Focus: Australian Open difficulties set the tone for life on tour in 2021
Even as the coronavirus vaccines (hopefully) begin to be rolled out, the upcoming Australian Open embodies all the difficulties that the tours will face in the coming year. In part one of our special focus on 2021, we examine the issues facing tournaments, players, and fans.
Tennis Australia tells players that 2021 Australian Open will be February 8-21
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has reportedly told a number of players that the first Grand Slam of 2021 will be held three weeks later than usual, starting on Feb. 8 instead of in mid-January.
Australian Open’s new plan calls for February 8 start date
According to L'équipe, Tennis Australia has proposed a plan that calls for the 2021 Australian Open to take place from February 8-21, with all players arriving for a two-week quarantine between January 15 and 17.
Tiley says Australian Open plans close to being finalised amid cancellation reports
Plans for the 2021 Australian Open are close to being finalised, tournament director Craig Tiley said.
Tiley hopes ‘summer of tennis’ is finalised soon amid reports Aus Open may be pushed back
Victoria Premier refuses to commit to Australian Open in January
Alexander Zverev: Without practice in Melbourne, it’s “flip a coin, see who wins”
Aussie summer threatened as players not allowed to enter Victoria in December
Status of pre-Australian Open events remain in doubt
Australian Open awaits go-ahead for training bubble in quarantine
Federer, Serena set for half-capacity Australian Open
“Bio-secure bubbles” and spectators: The favoured scenario for the 2021 AO
Tiley on Australian Open: “Heaven and earth will be moved to make it work in Melbourne”
What will tennis look like when it returns? Part 2: Can it work without fans in the long run?
What will tennis look like when it returns? Part 1: More local Tours?
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WTA players want clarity on extent of player relief fund
I don’t believe in limits – Djokovic confident of making grand slam history
Tennis Australia preparing for 2021 Australian Open with spectators from Australia and New Zealand only