Australian Open 2021 'most likely' to be delayed?
First Published Nov 25, 2020, 7:26 PM IST
The 2021 edition of the Australian Open is all set to be the 109th edition of the prestigious Grand Slam. It would also be the opening Slam of the upcoming year. However, it is likely to be delayed owing to the restrictions put in place due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

The opening Grand Slam of the upcoming year, the Australian Open 2021, is most likely to be delayed. According to reports, negotiations are on with Tennis Australia (TA) and the Victorian government over health measures surrounding the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, as the tournament is likely to be pushed back by a week.

According to a report by Reuters, Martin Pakula, Victorian Sports and Tourism Minister, is working on other dates for the tournament. However, the TA had dismissed the stories of the competition being postponed in any manner.