Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her third round victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her third round victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters
Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her third round victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters
Sport /  Tennis

Australian Open to continue without crowds as Victoria launches snap Covid-19 lockdown

  • Premier of Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, says tennis venue is considered a ‘workplace’ and can continue to function with limited staff
  • In third round action, Japan’s Naomi Osaka and Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei both advance with contrasting victories

Topic |   Australian Open 2021
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Updated: 3:03pm, 12 Feb, 2021

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Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her third round victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her third round victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters
Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her third round victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters
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