“There are many rumors that the Australian Open will not take place or will begin later. But the Australian Open is already underway, ”Tili quotes The Guardian.
He noted that the issue of air quality is very complex, and many factors influence this.
“There are many different indicators, different sites and applications give different estimates. But it is important to trust the advice of doctors and experts who analyze the situation every day. The health and well-being of the players is a priority for us, ”added the tournament director.
The 2020 Australian Open main matches will be held from January 20 to February 2.
Large-scale forest fires in southeast Australia have been ongoing since October 2019.
Earlier it was reported that Sharapova will play with the 20th racket of the world at the start of the Australian Open.