Against all the odds the 2021 Australian Open was able to continue almost as normal this year thanks to Australia’s low COVID numbers. With crowds of up to 50% allowed in (except for a five day lockdown period imposed by the Victorian Government in the middle owing to a small COVID outbreak) the scene was set for the first Grand Slam with fans since the pandemic started.
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