A-list stays home as Australian Open winds up
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Not only did Victoria’s short, sharp lockdown last week cost the Australian Open about $20 million over the five days it was devoid of spectators, but it has had another consequence: a deleterious effect on the calibre of celebrities who turned out at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night for the men’s final.
Casualties sadly included the intriguing tennis bromance of Lord
Alan Sugar (who in an amazing coincidence just happens to be the star of tennis broadcaster Nine’s forthcoming reality TV program,
Celebrity Apprentice) and Oscar winner