Over the past few days, five coronavirus cases were confirmed on charter flights carrying officials, players, and their coaches to Australia. This has forced 72 players into strict hotel quarantine based on the government and tournament rules, leading to questions about the fairness of the Australian Open's policies.
None of the positives tests have involved players, yet they are now contained to their rooms for 14 days. Competitors are unable to leave their hotel rooms or practice which, for professional athletes getting ready for a Grand Slam, is less than ideal.
Some players are making the best of it, such as Belinda Bencic who shared her exercise routine from her hotel room.