Tennis Australia CEO gives update on Australian Open

The Australian Open is closer with each passing day while it's scheduled to go ahead there remains a bit of doubt regarding the event.

In order to clear up those doubts, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley released a statement regarding the Australian Open. It opens with:

"Tennis Australia continues to work closely and productively with the Victorian Government and we are confident we will be in a position to finalise details for Australian Open 2021 very soon. "

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It continues with:

"We are also in constant communication with the global tennis community, including the Tours, the players and their teams, as we consult with them on plans for the event and how players can safely practise and prepare for a Grand Slam tournament under the Victorian Government’s proposed quarantine conditions."

And concludes with:

"The protection and safety of the community remain paramount in the discussions. Our team continues to work on delivering a fantastic – and safe - AO 2021 for the players, the fans, our partners and our staff. We look forward to announcing more details, including when tickets will go on sale, very soon."

You can read the full statement below:

Craig Tiley

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