And it will be very rare not to see him in his box following each game of the Open de Australia 2021But safety is the most important thing in these difficult times. Effectively, Rod Laver He will not be present this year at the first Grand Slam of the year, as the tennis legend has communicated on his social networks, making it clear that at 82 years old and with a pandemic out there, it is time to stay on the sofa of his House. The event loses its appeal, but there will be time to have good old Rod handing out many more trophies at the stadium that bears his name.
I’ve made a decision to stay home this year and sadly will miss the Aus Open. I’m really looking forward to seeing tennis start up again in my house at RLA and will have a virtual front row seat! Best wishes to everyone competing and to Tennis Australia for making it happen. —
– Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 8, 2021
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