The situation is getting rather messy for the Australian Open. The slam has already lost Roger Federer and John Isner that didn’t want to be separated for too long from their families. Andy Murray has just tested positive for the Coronavirus and now Madison Keys had the same fate. Amanda Anisimova was also found positive for the Coronavirus, but she might probably play the Australian Open as there should be enough time for her to recover and stay healthy.
Madison posted a message on Social Media to disclose the bad news and her disappointment. She also confirmed that she wouldn’t play in the Australian Open.
“This was her message:
Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I unfortunately tested positive for
Covid-19 before I was supposed to fly to Australia. I’m very disappointed to not be able to play in the coming weeks after training hard in the off-season and knowing Tennis Australia and the tours did so much to make these events happen.I am self-isolating at home and will continue to follow all the necessary health precautions. I look forward to being back on tour next month.
Thank you all for your support.
Stay healthy and safe.
Madison”
Madison Keys in 2021
Now ranked no.16, the American played her last match on the 28th of September 2020 when she lost to Shuai Zhang 6-3 7-6(2) in the 1st round of the French Open (draw).
Andy Murray in 2021
Currently ranked no.123, Andy played his last match on the 13th of October 2020 when he surrendered to Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-4 in the 1st round in Cologne (draw).
At the moment, during this season Murray has managed to achieve an overall 0-0 match record.
