Australian Open tennis 2021: Naomi Osaka photo triggers tennis revolt amid claims of Australian Open divide
19 Jan, 2021 12:01 AM
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Naomi Osaka after winning the US Open in 2020. Photo / Getty Images
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From bitter social media posts to workouts using mattresses as hitting partners, dozens of the world s best tennis players confined to Australian hotels for two weeks are dealing with their confinement in contrasting ways.
The Australian Open in Melbourne has been delayed three weeks until February 8 because of the coronavirus pandemic, and has run into new problems this week.
Positive COVID-19 cases on three of 17 charter flights into the country mean 72 players have been confined to their rooms for the entire 14-day quarantine period.