Another four coronavirus cases, including one player, have been linked to the Australian Open taking the total associated with the tournament to six.
The rising numbers mean more people will likely to be forced to self-isolate in Melbourne's quarantine hotels.
The Department of Health and Human Services this afternoon confirmed the new cases were three males aged in their 30s and one male aged in their 50s.
Australian Bio Security staff are seen about to enter Flight EY460 carrying tennis players and their support teams participating at the Australian Open at Melbourne(Getty)
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews today confirmed the new infections were in addition to the five cases which emerged from three flights over the weekend, bringing players, staff, officials and media to Australia.