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AUSTRALIAN OPEN DELAY ‘MOST LIKELY’, SAYS STATE MINISTER

The Australian Open is likely to be delayed by a week or two as negotiations between organisers, the tennis tours and the Victoria government over health measures continue, the state’s sports minister said on Wednesday.

Tennis Australia (TA) on Saturday dismissed as “speculation” a report that the Grand Slam would be moved back from its scheduled Jan. 18-31 spot in the calendar.

“There’s a number of potential dates on the table,” Victorian Sports and Tourism Minister Martin Pakula told reporters in Melbourne.

“I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said in a statement on Sunday he was confident he would be able announce the details of the health measures “soon”.

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