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Quote from: vella85 on January 17, 2021, 05:55:59 PM

The players getting upset about the quarantine doesn't make sense because they knew that this could happen even before they landed in Melbourne. There was a conference call with the players but a lot of the top players didn't attend the call and now make out they didn't know about this. I think that they should all be grateful that the tournament is going ahead and that every player earns 100k in the first round anyway. I would sit in quarantine for 14 days to earn 100k. 70 players are now in quarantine with 5 people associated with the event have tested positive to the virus so it is going to be a very difficult task to keep this under control and for the virus not to get out into the public which is the main concern right now.

Right, so now comes the blaming period, LOL, that's really said knowing that we are still in the quarantine and most players not even the top, really knows the condition but they chooses to go because after all they love the sports. Money is good, I agree, but this players needs to understand the current situation and shouldn't complain. We don't want other cancellation and everyone's cooperation is needed 110% so that this tournament will happen without any major glitch.

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The players getting upset about the quarantine doesn't make sense because they knew that this could happen even before they landed in Melbourne. There was a conference call with the players but a lot of the top players didn't attend the call and now make out they didn't know about this. I think that they should all be grateful that the tournament is going ahead and that every player earns 100k in the first round anyway. I would sit in quarantine for 14 days to earn 100k. 70 players are now in quarantine with 5 people associated with the event have tested positive to the virus so it is going to be a very difficult task to keep this under control and for the virus not to get out into the public which is the main concern right now.

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Here is what one of the tennis players says about this situation: Grin

https://twitter.com/PutintsevaYulia/status/1350414805551648776

and another tennis player:
https://twitter.com/AngeliqueKerber/status/1350415231986634755

And the way she has to train now: Grin

https://twitter.com/i/status/1350681998755389441

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Quote from: Kemarit on January 16, 2021, 08:36:57 PM

Quote from: vella85 on January 16, 2021, 06:09:01 PM

Quote from: Daniel91 on January 16, 2021, 07:11:43 AM

Australian Open 2021 really didn't start well.
I just read this news: ''Forty-seven players to quarantine in Melbourne after Covid cases on flights. Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka and former US Open champion Sloane Stephens are reportedly among those affected.''
AO seems to be facing very serious problems right now, and even before the start of the competition.
Maybe the organizers should have waited with the start of this competition?
These are already very serious problems that have nothing to do with sports but affect all tennis players.
What do you think?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/55687722

Yes this is not good news at all. I just don't understand why players are boarding planes with other passengers, you would think that all the players would come together after being tested before boarding the plane. There now could be a chance that the AO gets called off or maybe pushed back but from what I understand, the Victorian government doesn't want to do that and wants to go ahead because they are worried about losing the Grand Slam to another country. This is the problem now, do you protect the people or worry about losing the Grand Slam to another country and right now its looking like its the money that's more of a concern then the people.

Dang, this is very upsetting news, yeah I wouldn't be surprised if either the tournament are going to be pushed again or totally cancelled because of this very sad news. Dilemma for the government, I really don't know what is the best next step for now.

If it push through then we will see less players in the field, I do hope though they going with the February date with very strict health protocols, otherwise no AO this year.

It's very difficult to control such a large number of tennis players and such incidents are always possible and expected.
What will happen in the end and whether this tournament will be held as planned or will be postponed probably no one can say for sure, at least for now.
Unfortunately, I personally think there is a real possibility of postponement of the tournament and also a complete cancellation if situation become worse.
More update: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55683035

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Quote from: vella85 on January 16, 2021, 06:09:01 PM

Quote from: Daniel91 on January 16, 2021, 07:11:43 AM

Australian Open 2021 really didn't start well.
I just read this news: ''Forty-seven players to quarantine in Melbourne after Covid cases on flights. Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka and former US Open champion Sloane Stephens are reportedly among those affected.''
AO seems to be facing very serious problems right now, and even before the start of the competition.
Maybe the organizers should have waited with the start of this competition?
These are already very serious problems that have nothing to do with sports but affect all tennis players.
What do you think?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/55687722

Yes this is not good news at all. I just don't understand why players are boarding planes with other passengers, you would think that all the players would come together after being tested before boarding the plane. There now could be a chance that the AO gets called off or maybe pushed back but from what I understand, the Victorian government doesn't want to do that and wants to go ahead because they are worried about losing the Grand Slam to another country. This is the problem now, do you protect the people or worry about losing the Grand Slam to another country and right now its looking like its the money that's more of a concern then the people.

Dang, this is very upsetting news, yeah I wouldn't be surprised if either the tournament are going to be pushed again or totally cancelled because of this very sad news. Dilemma for the government, I really don't know what is the best next step for now.

If it push through then we will see less players in the field, I do hope though they going with the February date with very strict health protocols, otherwise no AO this year.

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Quote from: Daniel91 on January 16, 2021, 07:11:43 AM

Australian Open 2021 really didn't start well.
I just read this news: ''Forty-seven players to quarantine in Melbourne after Covid cases on flights. Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka and former US Open champion Sloane Stephens are reportedly among those affected.''
AO seems to be facing very serious problems right now, and even before the start of the competition.
Maybe the organizers should have waited with the start of this competition?
These are already very serious problems that have nothing to do with sports but affect all tennis players.
What do you think?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/55687722

Yes this is not good news at all. I just don't understand why players are boarding planes with other passengers, you would think that all the players would come together after being tested before boarding the plane. There now could be a chance that the AO gets called off or maybe pushed back but from what I understand, the Victorian government doesn't want to do that and wants to go ahead because they are worried about losing the Grand Slam to another country. This is the problem now, do you protect the people or worry about losing the Grand Slam to another country and right now its looking like its the money that's more of a concern then the people.

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Australian Open 2021 really didn't start well.
I just read this news: ''Forty-seven players to quarantine in Melbourne after Covid cases on flights. Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka and former US Open champion Sloane Stephens are reportedly among those affected.''
AO seems to be facing very serious problems right now, and even before the start of the competition.
Maybe the organizers should have waited with the start of this competition?
These are already very serious problems that have nothing to do with sports but affect all tennis players.
What do you think?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/55687722

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Quote from: vella85 on January 14, 2021, 05:53:18 PM

Quote from: Daniel91 on January 14, 2021, 03:17:30 PM

The Guardian had just shared the news that Andy Murray could miss Australian Open after positive Covid-19 test.
It seems unlikely that Murray will get a chance to perform at the AO given the very strict rules in this tournament.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/14/andy-murray-could-miss-australian-open-after-positive-covid-19-test-tennis

Well from what I saw on the news yesterday here in Australia, Sandgren is allowed to come play in the AO even though he did test positive to the virus in November but with Murray it has come at the worse time and for sure the Victorian government won't allow him into the state which is a shame as this could be Murray's last year playing.

Ouch, hope that Murray can recover soon. Just bad timing for him to be contracted with the virus since AO is just around the corner. Regardless of the name, if you have the virus then it's automatic no go for you.

I do hope though that once the tournament gets underway, there will be no positive test for players because we don't want to see playing good in the tournament and then suddenly tested positive, and it could also affected the whole tournament.

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Quote from: Daniel91 on January 14, 2021, 03:17:30 PM

The Guardian had just shared the news that Andy Murray could miss Australian Open after positive Covid-19 test.
It seems unlikely that Murray will get a chance to perform at the AO given the very strict rules in this tournament.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/14/andy-murray-could-miss-australian-open-after-positive-covid-19-test-tennis

Well from what I saw on the news yesterday here in Australia, Sandgren is allowed to come play in the AO even though he did test positive to the virus in November but with Murray it has come at the worse time and for sure the Victorian government won't allow him into the state which is a shame as this could be Murray's last year playing.

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The Guardian had just shared the news that Andy Murray could miss Australian Open after positive Covid-19 test.
It seems unlikely that Murray will get a chance to perform at the AO given the very strict rules in this tournament.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/14/andy-murray-could-miss-australian-open-after-positive-covid-19-test-tennis

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Quote from: Rabi3 on January 13, 2021, 02:36:00 AM

Quote from: Kemarit on January 12, 2021, 08:43:06 PM

Quote from: vella85 on January 12, 2021, 05:52:28 PM

There are a lot of people wanting to call of the Australian Open due to a couple of players contracting the virus and now officials are worried that it could come into Melbourne even though these two players are in Doha. Some are wanting for the AO to be pushed back to be played later in the year but so far the Victorian government is allowing the tournament to go ahead so we shall see how this plays out.

Yeah, it's weird though, those that are infected are obviously not allowed to play in the AO this year so there's no need to panic or whatever, the schedule has been push through already and there are players who are inside Australia for the quarantine period before the official games this February.

It will be a disappointment for players and fans alike it there will be another postponement.

nothing will happen, AO is going to to played normally, they shouldn't have started it in the first place if they're going to stop it half way through, they know what they're doing, at least i hope so, tennis is my favorite sport to bet on.

When they decided to start it, there's no news about the second strain of the virus, so that's the new thing that they have to considered. Yes, safety protocols have been set, players are being quarantine as of the moment. But they can't discount the fact that the new strain, could really tip the scale from continuing or not if Australia has this strain already.

Of course, we do hope that it will continue this February as we wanted to see high level tennis games again.

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Quote from: vennali on January 13, 2021, 02:54:07 AM

Quote from: vella85 on January 12, 2021, 05:52:28 PM

There are a lot of people wanting to call of the Australian Open due to a couple of players contracting the virus and now officials are worried that it could come into Melbourne even though these two players are in Doha. Some are wanting for the AO to be pushed back to be played later in the year but so far the Victorian government is allowing the tournament to go ahead so we shall see how this plays out.

Its pretty simple. They will test all the players when they land in Australia and will be quarantined until the results are out. So, there's no concern about the tourney. Just like the NBA in the bubble, there will be restrictions on what players can and cant do while participating in the Aus Open. So, there shouldn't be a problem. A problem arises if a player is found to have contracted COVID mid tourney. Until then, it should all be pretty smooth. Could be inconvenient for the players while they train and warm up for the matches but as a spectator. It should be just fine. A lot of people are skipping Aus Open because of the restrictions. So, lets see how it goes.

From what I can understand is that the main concern isn't the players but the officials in each of the players team and a lot of them are coming from hot spots around the world. As I said the Victorian government has already said that the tournament will go ahead and I just think the people calling for it to be postponed are just upset because the Melbourne Grand Prix has been postponed until November so they seem to think the AO should as well. Just as long as everything goes well we should be fine.

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Quote from: Kemarit on March 28, 2020, 06:40:53 AM

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Quote from: vella85 on March 27, 2020, 07:25:01 PM

It must be very hard right now for sports athletes with the lock down around the world as it will be tough to stay fit during this. I know there are ways to stay fit however it won't be the same as practising on a tennis court which so many do. Its looking like we won't see any sports return this year which can help Federer however he will then need to work on his fitness and not being able to practice on courts it he may find it hard to reach peak fitness.

Given that Roger Federer is still in recovery, I'm sure that he will extend his rehabilitation until everything has settled down. I will consider Federer an elite athlete (who wouldn't?) so for me it's going to be easy for him to recover and return to his peak form. They also have high level trainers to keep them fit in this time and I'm sure they have their own home gym to keep most of the athletes busy if the games are going to be suspended throughout the year.

@vella85 I beg to differ as these are high paid athletes who can afford the best dieticians, and hire professional personal trainers to help them remain fit during this lockdown. As far as Federer is concerned it’s probably his last year, and it’ll be a miracle if he can continue next year too as he’s aged, and has suffered many injuries too hence I feel it’s the perfect time for him to retire from the sports at the end of the year.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1219140/Roger-Federer-planning-to-retire-in-a-different-way

It was reported that Roger Federer is doing good in his recovery, according to Ivan Ljubicic,

https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/84883/ivan-ljubicic-provides-positive-updates-on-roger-federer-s-recovery/

So we really don't know when the games are going to resume, if he is completely heal by the time everything has calm down and the Covid-19 virus has somewhat contained, then probably Roger will retain (timeline for his return is June of this year). So it's really up to his body and performance and he come back and see how able his body. But I doubt that he will retire this year though. I feel that he will stretch it out until he doesn't have it anymore.

This is an interesting take on it...something that I haven't considered.

https://capthatt.com

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Quote from: vella85 on January 12, 2021, 05:52:28 PM

There are a lot of people wanting to call of the Australian Open due to a couple of players contracting the virus and now officials are worried that it could come into Melbourne even though these two players are in Doha. Some are wanting for the AO to be pushed back to be played later in the year but so far the Victorian government is allowing the tournament to go ahead so we shall see how this plays out.

Its pretty simple. They will test all the players when they land in Australia and will be quarantined until the results are out. So, there's no concern about the tourney. Just like the NBA in the bubble, there will be restrictions on what players can and cant do while participating in the Aus Open. So, there shouldn't be a problem. A problem arises if a player is found to have contracted COVID mid tourney. Until then, it should all be pretty smooth. Could be inconvenient for the players while they train and warm up for the matches but as a spectator. It should be just fine. A lot of people are skipping Aus Open because of the restrictions. So, lets see how it goes.

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Quote from: Kemarit on January 12, 2021, 08:43:06 PM

Quote from: vella85 on January 12, 2021, 05:52:28 PM

There are a lot of people wanting to call of the Australian Open due to a couple of players contracting the virus and now officials are worried that it could come into Melbourne even though these two players are in Doha. Some are wanting for the AO to be pushed back to be played later in the year but so far the Victorian government is allowing the tournament to go ahead so we shall see how this plays out.

Yeah, it's weird though, those that are infected are obviously not allowed to play in the AO this year so there's no need to panic or whatever, the schedule has been push through already and there are players who are inside Australia for the quarantine period before the official games this February.

It will be a disappointment for players and fans alike it there will be another postponement.

nothing will happen, AO is going to to played normally, they shouldn't have started it in the first place if they're going to stop it half way through, they know what they're doing, at least i hope so, tennis is my favorite sport to bet on.

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Quote from: vella85 on January 12, 2021, 05:52:28 PM

There are a lot of people wanting to call of the Australian Open due to a couple of players contracting the virus and now officials are worried that it could come into Melbourne even though these two players are in Doha. Some are wanting for the AO to be pushed back to be played later in the year but so far the Victorian government is allowing the tournament to go ahead so we shall see how this plays out.

Yeah, it's weird though, those that are infected are obviously not allowed to play in the AO this year so there's no need to panic or whatever, the schedule has been push through already and there are players who are inside Australia for the quarantine period before the official games this February.

It will be a disappointment for players and fans alike it there will be another postponement.

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There are a lot of people wanting to call of the Australian Open due to a couple of players contracting the virus and now officials are worried that it could come into Melbourne even though these two players are in Doha. Some are wanting for the AO to be pushed back to be played later in the year but so far the Victorian government is allowing the tournament to go ahead so we shall see how this plays out.

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Quote from: Daniel91 on January 10, 2021, 07:31:03 AM

Quote from: Kemarit on January 09, 2021, 10:01:47 PM

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Quote from: Daniel91 on January 09, 2021, 10:43:34 AM

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I also feel sorry for that girl, who most likely ruined her promising tennis career with this doping.
Not to end with bad news, Ana Konjuh, a girl from Croatia (and great tennis hope), returned to tennis after a long break due to injury and defeated German Ann-Len Friedsam in the first round of qualifications for the AO, 6:2, 6:7(5), 6:4.
Source: https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1348185882667454464

There are many problems with the use of doping in the tennis world, this is not a surprise. Hopefully with a lot of tennis players being caught
using doping makes other players not do the same. Because it doesn't just hurt the body, it's a tennis career too can be ruined. So I hope
that in the future there will be fewer cases related to this doping.

Regarding Ana Konjuh's victory, it can be predicted for me, because I have been paying attention to Ana's appearance for a long time. And there is
no doubt that Ana Konjuh is a young, talented tennis player, Croatia is lucky to have a tennis player like Ana Konjuh. Moreover, Ana Konjuh's track
record is also very good, having won junior events at the Australian Open in January 2013, and also won the girls single event at the US Open
the same year. So Ana deserves to win against Anna-Lena Friedsam.

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Quote from: Daniel91 on January 10, 2021, 07:31:03 AM

Quote from: Kemarit on January 09, 2021, 10:01:47 PM

Quote from: vella85 on January 09, 2021, 06:29:46 PM

Quote from: Daniel91 on January 09, 2021, 10:43:34 AM

Unfortunately, the new tennis season also begins with a doping scandal.
''World number 29 Dayana Yastremska says she is in "shock" after a provisional ban for failing a doping test.''
She will most likely not be able to perform at the Australian Open.
Who will be next?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/55575286

This is not good to see in any sport and yeah I can't see Dayana playing at the AO.

Lets hope that there are no other players that test positive for banned drugs.

I'm really looking forward to the AO as it feels like its been a very long time since we last saw a Grand Slam tournament, well that is how I feel. I guess its because Wimbledon was cancelled last year and we only saw 3 Grand Slam tournaments, maybe that is why it feels that its been a long time not seeing a Grand Slam tournament.

I'm quiet shock to see a female caught with a ban substance in her body. Obviously, she can't play at the AO and for sure it has sent shock wave to the whole tennis industry as doping are very seldom in this sports. Nevertheless, she has to suffer the consequences.

Just full month if I'm not mistaken and there are reports that some players are going to be quarantine either in Sydney or Melbourne.

I also feel sorry for that girl, who most likely ruined her promising tennis career with this doping.
Not to end with bad news, Ana Konjuh, a girl from Croatia (and great tennis hope), returned to tennis after a long break due to injury and defeated German Ann-Len Friedsam in the first round of qualifications for the AO, 6:2, 6:7(5), 6:4.
Source: https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1348185882667454464

Isn’t it a little strange that these tennis qualifiers for the AO are being held in Dubai?

No because this was the plan all along and the Victorian government was happy for these qualifiers to be held in Dubai and it gives the players enough time to get to Melbourne and quarantine. From what I could understand why they did it this way was to restrict less players coming into Melbourne due to Australia's strict quarantine restrictions so that only the ones that qualifier will be the only players coming into Melbourne instead of all the players. Its the first time in history that this is happened but I can see why they decided to do it this way. I hope this helps better understand the reason behind this.

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Quote from: Kemarit on January 09, 2021, 10:01:47 PM

Quote from: vella85 on January 09, 2021, 06:29:46 PM

Quote from: Daniel91 on January 09, 2021, 10:43:34 AM

Unfortunately, the new tennis season also begins with a doping scandal.
''World number 29 Dayana Yastremska says she is in "shock" after a provisional ban for failing a doping test.''
She will most likely not be able to perform at the Australian Open.
Who will be next?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/55575286

This is not good to see in any sport and yeah I can't see Dayana playing at the AO.

Lets hope that there are no other players that test positive for banned drugs.

I'm really looking forward to the AO as it feels like its been a very long time since we last saw a Grand Slam tournament, well that is how I feel. I guess its because Wimbledon was cancelled last year and we only saw 3 Grand Slam tournaments, maybe that is why it feels that its been a long time not seeing a Grand Slam tournament.

I'm quiet shock to see a female caught with a ban substance in her body. Obviously, she can't play at the AO and for sure it has sent shock wave to the whole tennis industry as doping are very seldom in this sports. Nevertheless, she has to suffer the consequences.

Just full month if I'm not mistaken and there are reports that some players are going to be quarantine either in Sydney or Melbourne.

I also feel sorry for that girl, who most likely ruined her promising tennis career with this doping.
Not to end with bad news, Ana Konjuh, a girl from Croatia (and great tennis hope), returned to tennis after a long break due to injury and defeated German Ann-Len Friedsam in the first round of qualifications for the AO, 6:2, 6:7(5), 6:4.
Source: https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1348185882667454464

Isn’t it a little strange that these tennis qualifiers for the AO are being held in Dubai?

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