Minister slams'inconsistent'Victorian rules that let in tennis players but not Sydneysiders
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Minister slams'inconsistent'Victorian rules that let in tennis players but not Sydneysiders

Transport Minister Andrew Constance said the Victorian government’s decision to push ahead with the Australian Open highlighted inconsistencies with their border restrictions,which were hampering business and freight,as well as separating families.

  • byTom Rabe,Mary Ward andPatrick Hatch

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Barty gets in early as internationals arrive for tennis quarantine
Australian Open

Barty gets in early as internationals arrive for tennis quarantine

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty has made her way from Queensland to Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open,as her international rivals face hotel quarantine.

  • byScott Spits
Andy Murray tests positive for COVID-19,in doubt for Australian Open
Australian Open

Andy Murray tests positive for COVID-19,in doubt for Australian Open

Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray and American Madison Keys have tested positive for COVID-19,only days before planned charter flights to Melbourne.

  • byScott Spits
2021 forecast:Teenagers shake up old order as tennis finances take a hit
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Australian Open

2021 forecast:Teenagers shake up old order as tennis finances take a hit

It is time for tennis to see sense. With any luck,the pandemic will force the two new team events - the Davis Cup finals in late November,and the ATP Cup - to join forces.

  • bySimon Briggs
Middle East,not Melbourne Park:Players come to terms with new-look qualifying
Australian Open

Middle East,not Melbourne Park:Players come to terms with new-look qualifying

Australian Open qualifying begins in one week - in the Middle East,not Melbourne Park - as officials continue to plan around the COVID-19 pandemic and government reactions to it.

  • byScott Spits
Murray out of Florida event to'minimise risks'before Australian Open
Australian Open

Murray out of Florida event to'minimise risks'before Australian Open

Australian Open wildcard recipient Andy Murray has withdrawn from his planned trip to Florida for next week's Delray Beach Open.

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Murray and Kokkinakis pick up Australian Open wildcards
Australian Open

Murray and Kokkinakis pick up Australian Open wildcards

After being curtailed by injury and illness in recent years,three-time major winner Andy Murray and Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis are among the latest Australian Open wildcard recipients.

  • byScott Spits
Andy Murray:'Tennis is hard,but home life with the kids? That's pressure'
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Andy Murray:'Tennis is hard,but home life with the kids? That's pressure'

With many of the major tournaments cancelled this year,the 33-year-old spent"by far"the most time he's ever had with his three young children.

  • byGuy Kelly
Wawrinka's coach says players will skip Open if they can't train here
Australian Open

Wawrinka's coach says players will skip Open if they can't train here

ATP Tour coach Daniel Vallverdu says players won't risk serious injury if they can't train here before the Australian Open

  • bySudipto Ganguly
French Open off to a bleak start as Murray and de Minaur crash out
French Open

French Open off to a bleak start as Murray and de Minaur crash out

Gone are the queues of spectators and the sun as the grand slam kicked off in underwhelming fashion at Roland Garros,with persistent drizzle and a chill wind.

  • byJulien Pretot
'Not what tennis stands for':Murray backs calls to remove Court's name from arena
Australian Open

'Not what tennis stands for':Murray backs calls to remove Court's name from arena

Andy Murray reignites the debate about removing Margaret Court’s name from the Melbourne Park arena.