Australian Open players who have tested positive for COVID-19 will be allowed to compete as the tournament faces high-profile withdrawals.
Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley revealed players would not be required to test for COVID symptoms.
Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley confirmed players would be allowed to compete at the Australian Open with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Picture: Getty Images The tournament has been plagued by two high-profile exits after two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka announced on Sunday that she would not compete due to ongoing injury concerns.
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