Players with Covid-19 could still compete at Australian Open

Craig Tiley says players will not be tested for Covid-19 at this year’s Australian Open. Picture: John Walton/PA

The Australian Open could allow players to compete even if they have Covid-19, tournament director Craig Tiley has revealed.

The first grand slam of 2023 will get under way next week and nine-time champion Novak Djokovic will be involved after missing last year’s edition due to visa issues over his lack of vaccination status.