In seven days, the Australian Open begins three weeks late – in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian people are paying a great price for the Grand Slam tournament to take place.
Tennis Australia is trying to save the Australian Open because the tournament is a cash cow.
When the actual preparation for the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Monday, it will be tantamount to a mass outbreak. Over 300 players will take part in one of six events over the next seven days, which will take place simultaneously on the extensive facility in Melbourne Park. For most of them, it is not only the start of the new season, but also the release from the two-week quarantine.
