Australian Open: Tennis Australia CEO says players must be vaccinated to play at Grand Slams
Tiley told Australian broadcaster Channel 9’s “The Today Show, to go to the Australian Open, to go to Victoria, you’re going to need to be fully vaccinated”. “referring to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
“We announced that to the team right away. That’s the direction you take to keep everyone safe,” Tiley added as he prepared for the first big game of the 2022 season. taking place in Melbourne.
“All the playgroups understand that. Our patrons will need to be vaccinated, all the staff working at the Australian Open will need to be vaccinated. But when we are in a state of having more than 90% of the population is fully immunized … it’s the right thing to do.”
Djokovic, who did not disclose his vaccination status, won the Australian Open men’s singles title a record nine times.
“We’re expecting Novak to arrive,” Tiley said. “The good news is that most of the players, both men and women, are fully vaccinated.
“Novak, as he’s said before, it’s a private matter of his… He’s always said the Australian Open is the event that gives the wind to his sails, so I’m hopeful. we’ll get to see Novak.”
At the end of October, an ATP spokesman told CNN that the vaccination rate of the players “currently stands at approximately 65%.” A WTA spokesman told CNN – also in late October – “at the moment, more than 60% of WTA players are vaccinated.”
Tiley said crowd capacity at the Australian Open, which runs from 17 to 30 January 2022, will be at 100%.
Peng Shuai
Peng, one of China’s most famous sports stars, has not appeared in public since she accused former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of forcing her to have sex at his own home, according to screenshots. Image of a deleted social media post on 2/11.
Tiley said: “The first action we took at Tennis Australia was to inquire directly about the tours and about her safety.
“Regardless of the resources we have at our disposal, we have taken action to make sure…she is safe but also to send the message that we are here to support and make sure her health is taken care of. .”
