Tennis Open "a template" for successful Australian GP - Ricciardo

As many as 72 players are confined to their hotel rooms for 14 days and unable to train for the February 8-21 Australian Open after passengers on three charter flights to Melbourne returned positive tests for COVID-19.

Both Tennis Australia and the ATP did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Although the identity of the player has not been revealed, it has been confirmed that it was not one of the players in quarantine, and rather one who had been training.

She is required to spend at least 10 days in isolation from the date of her positive test, but that could be extended to 14 days if she is found to have the more virulent United Kingdom strain of the virus.

In early January, the Australian Grand Prix was officially postponed, moving from its position as the season-opener on March 21 to become the third-last race of the year on November 21. "This couldn't be farther from the truth". At times when I see the aftermath of things, I do tend to ask myself if I should just sit back and enjoy my benefits instead of paying attention to other people's struggles.

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said two players reported to have tested positive on Tuesday were also viral shedders.

The 17-time Grand Slam victor later described the backlash to the ill-fated Adria Tour as a "witch hunt".

Strict anti-virus measures are in place in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open

Djokovic later went on to say that he genuinely cares about his fellow players, before he addressed his privilege and said he was trying to use it in a way to help others.

"We've had the hotel pest controlled this week and I think there may have been some feeding going on of the mouse", Ms Neville said.

It comes as Victoria recorded a 16th straight day without a new locally acquired case of coronavirus, though a rising tennis star has tested positive in hotel quarantine.

"I would urge the tennis players to get their act together and also embrace it and relish it and be happy they get to compete", remarked McGregor.

"Things in the media escalated and there was a general impression that the players (including myself) are ungrateful, weak, and selfish due to their unpleasant feelings in quarantine".

"I am very sorry that it has come to that because I do know how grateful many are", he explained.

A string of infections detected by Australian authorities have forced dozens of players to be confined to their hotel rooms for two weeks. The 14 day quarantine is there for a reason.

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