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Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says next year's Australian Open will be played in Melbourne, amid reports the tournament could be moved overseas.
The ABC says the prediction that Australia's borders will remain shut until mid-2022, along with an unwillingness from players to serve two weeks quarantine upon arrival, could make it impossible to host the tournament at Melbourne Park.
It notes that players are in bubbles during regular ATP and WTA events, allowing them to train and play without needing to spend time in quarantine.
Doha and Dubai, which this year hosted qualifying for the Australian Open, are named as potential venues should the event be moved.