Katie Boulter
Japan's Naomi Osaka walks out onto court for her match against Britain's Katie Boulter during a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
COVID case at Australian Open hotel cancels play at tuneups

By John Pye Feb. 03, 2021 05:57 AM EST

Officials man the entry gates to Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The Australian Open site has the feel of a major this week with six tournaments being contested at Melbourne Park. Usually the tuneup tournaments Down Under are spread around the capital cities and some of the biggest stars have time off competitive play in the week before the first Grand Slam of the season. Not this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire preparation for the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
So many events in Melbourne, until COVID disrupted the plan

By John Pye Feb. 03, 2021 03:04 AM EST

United States' Venus Williams rests in her chair during break in her match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in a tuneup tournament ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
Nadal sidelined; team Djokovic wins to open ATP Cup defense

By John Pye Feb. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EST