Australian Open quarantine tensions expose logistical challenges for Tokyo Olympics

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Due to the pandemic, sports have suffered major disruptions for almost a year now. The Australian Open is no exception. The lead up to the tournament has been fraught with tension and cabin fever. A positive COVID-19 test at the 11th hour puts the logistical challenge of this summer’s Olympics into perspective. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

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