COVID-19 and Tennis

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Apparently that AO22 draw will happen now at 415pm(now)

Australian Open draw to be held at 4:15pm AEDT​

Quoting the organisers, Reuters reports that the draw will be held in about half an hour.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Apparently that AO22 draw will happen now at 415pm(now)

Australian Open draw to be held at 4:15pm AEDT​

Quoting the organisers, Reuters reports that the draw will be held in about half an hour.

Tennis Australia has sought an exemption from Time.

 

[jrfsp]

ScoMo to give a press conference at 3:45 AEDT, most likely about National Cabinet meeting, but good chance he'll get asked about NoVax - "Look thats a matter for the Minister of Immigration"..

You were right!

 

[SeatBackForward]

AO Draw can be viewed via YouTube here:

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Scott Morrison refuses to comment on Djokovic's visa cancellation​

The Prime Minister is asked if there has been a decision about Djokovic and he does not provide any update.

"I refer to Minister Hawke's most recent statement and that position hasn't changed," he says.

"These are personal ministerial powers able to be exercised by Minister Hawke and I don't propose to make any further comment at this time."

 

[SeatBackForward]

NoVax is on the draw.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Women's world number 1 Ash Barty will face a qualifier​

She's also the women's top seed.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Novak Djokovic drawn with comptriot Miomir Kecmanovic in first round​

Tennis Australia is still preparing as if he's going to play.

He's been drawn against Serbia's world number 78 Miomir Kecmanovic.

 

[jrfsp]

Novak Djokovic drawn with comptriot Miomir Kecmanovic in first round​

Tennis Australia is still preparing as if he's going to play.

He's been drawn against Serbia's world number 78 Miomir Kecmanovic.

Two Serbians! I need more popcorn!

 

[MARTINE]

Tennis Australia has sought an exemption from Time.

WOT! … more exemptions

 

[Lynda2475]

Two Serbians! I need more popcorn!

Ensures the other player doesn't object to be exposed to an unvaccinated opponent.

 

[dairyfloss]

Ensures there's at least 1 Serbian available for the crowd to support

 

[MARTINE]

Why would Tennis Australia regret - got their 50% capacity ticket sales pretty much done. Maybe ratings a bit lower if Djokovic and Nadal doesn't make the men's final, but hopefully strong Aussie ratings for the women's singles tournament

I think Ash B et al will bring in the crowds.
Staw poll of my group - we plan to avoid using our tickets if NoVax gets to finals. As I’ve stated up steam silence for NoVax is futile if using tix for silent protest.

 

[MARTINE]

Ensures the other player doesn't object to be exposed to an unvaccinated opponent.

Wonder if they get a say
doubt it
better hope the Djoke doesn’t catch it

 

[Pushka]

I think Ash B et al will bring in the crowds.
Staw poll of my group - we plan to avoid using our tickets if NoVax gets to finals. As I’ve stated up steam silence for NoVax is futile if using tix for silent protest.

I'd go. And cheer like hell for the opposition. You just never know what crowd support may achieve.

 

[Must...Fly!]

No decision tonight.

 

[MARTINE]

I'd go. And cheer like hell for the opposition. You just never know what crowd support may achieve.

It’s also pretty vile if you get seated in the middle of the red/blue fans - I’ve been verbally abused more once ..

 

[Lynda2475]

better hope the Djoke doesn’t catch it

Would actually be awesome if the joker catches covid whilst here, because will prove he faked his Dec infection/recovery and make his anti-vax position look more foolish, and would prevent him from playing.

 

[prozac]

Not from SYD its not

Center of the universe. I forgot about satellite MEL.
This will fix it and the car ride is much shorter.

 

[Lynda2475]

It’s also pretty vile if you get seated in the middle of the red/blue fans - I’ve been verbally abused more once ..

Wonder how many Novak fans are like him anti-vaxers? That would prevent the biggest nutcases from attending