Murray

Former world No.1 Andy Murray is doubtful for the upcoming Australian Open after testing optimistic for COVID-19.

A number of studies out of England say that Murray, who was set to fly to Melbourne on a chartered flight throughout the subsequent 36 hours, will now be pressured to stay in London.

The 33-year-old is claimed to be at the moment isolating at house.

It is understood the five-time Australian Open runner-up stays hopeful that he can nonetheless compete by travelling to Australia at a later date.

This yr’s Australian Open match was pushed again by three weeks, with a delayed begin date of February eight because of the pandemic.

The now-ranked world No.123 was handed a wildcard from Australian Open officers to characteristic on this yr’s match.

His return to the match will come two years after he final performed for Melbourne crowds in what he thought at the time would be his final professional tennis match because of a hip harm.

The three-time Grand Slam champion shortly after underwent a hip resurfacing surgical procedure, which enabled him to make his return to top-level tennis.

Australian Open organisers have chartered 15 flights, with round 1200 gamers, assist employees and tennis officers arriving in Australia from right this moment.

Earlier right this moment, controversial US tennis star Tennys Sandgren sent Australian Open officials into meltdown after he was allowed onto a aircraft destined for Melbourne regardless of testing optimistic for COVID-19.

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