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International tennis media were left shocked by morons at the Australian Open final booing the mention of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts.
Tennis Australia president Jayne Hrdlicka mentioned the vaccine rollout in her speech at the post-final presentation, only to be loudly booed by some spectators.
It was a startling moment that was not lost on non-Australian watchers, who have otherwise witnessed the nation s stringent approach to coronavirus management during the duration of the tournament.
A government decision to place 72 players in hard quarantine due to the presence of COVID-19 on certain charter flights sparked unrest in the playing ranks. Tournament director Craig Tiley revealed that he d copped significant abuse while communicating with players, despite one - Paula Badosa - testing positive for COVID-19 after the lockdown call.