Two positive COVID-19 tests at Australian Open qualifying in Doha


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021

FILE PHOTO: Aug 30, 2019; Flushing, NY, USA; Denis Kudla of the United States returns a shot against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a third round match on day five of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina and American Denis Kudla have been withdrawn from the Australian Open qualifying event in Doha after testing positive for COVID-19, organisers Tennis Australia said on Tuesday.

The men's qualifying tournament for the year's first Grand Slam is being hosted by Qatar from Jan. 10-13, while the women are competing in Dubai.

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