Photo by Renith R on Unsplash NEWSCovid-19 Causes Issues at Australian Open by Inesh Chari February 18, 2021 This year, the Australian Open started three weeks later than it usually does because of Covid-19 restrictions. Other Grand Slam tennis events, like the U.S Open and Wimbledon have either been canceled or not open to spectators. The French Open allowed only 1,000 spectators a day.The 2021 Australian Open was different, because, it allowed up to 30,000 spectators per day. This is 50 percent of the normal capacity.This event was a glimpse of what life could be like after Covid, having 50 percent capacity at this event is quite a lot compared to other sporting events during covid-19. Super Bowl LV attendance was about 5,000 less than the attendance of a tennis match at the Australian Open. Allowing so many spectators didn’t last because of an increase in Covid-19 cases.Lockdown in Victoria causes Australian Open to close for SpectatorsThe State of Victoria entered a 5-day lockdown on February 12, 2021, to prevent the spread of new Covid-19 cases. No one except the Tennis players and those involved in the match was allowed to be at the stadium. This lockdown wasn’t long after those 5 days spectators were allowed back. February 18, 2021, was the first-day spectators can visit The Australian Open again, but at a limited capacity capped at around 7,000 spectators.Spectators and fans are necessary to sports, without them sports, wouldn’t be popular. It’s motivating for athletes to perform in a stadium full of their fans. It is also fun going to sports events too. The Australian Open was close to normal, but we are still far from it. Post Views: 213The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsInesh ChariLiving in Watchung, New Jersey and a senior at the University of Rhode Island majoring in Communication Studies.Latest posts by Inesh Chari (see all) French Officials Identify Over 400 Sports Figures Suspected of Sexual Violence - April 5, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better - March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep - March 22, 2021 High School Announcer Spews Racist Remarks Towards Girl’s Basketball Team for Kneeling During Anthem - March 15, 2021 Related TopicsAustraliaaustralianopenCOVID-19SportsTennis Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on October 20, 2017 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 MetLife Stadium to host Army-Navy Game in 2021 by Kelly Lynn | posted on August 23, 2017 The Story of the NHL’s First Armenian, Zach Bogosian and His Biggest Fan by Anthony Paradiso | posted on September 12, 2020 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020More in NEWS French Officials Identify Over 400 Sports Figures Suspected of Sexual ViolenceSixty people have faced criminal proceedings, and over 100 have been remove from their... Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot MicTim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... Lebron James Leaves Coca-Cola To Sign With PepsiLebron James Leaves Coca-Cola To Sign With Pepsi To Be The Face Of Mountain... WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary SeasonThe WNBA’s 25th season also marks the debut of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. You Know I’m Right, Episode 82: NBC’s Mary Carillo (Audio/Video) Novak Djokovic Wins his 18th Grand Slam Title at Australian Open