Australian Open thrown into chaos as 47 players are forced into lockdown over coronavirus cases from charter flights

The Australian Open lead-up has been thrown into chaos with at least 47 players now confined to their hotel rooms for the next 14 days following three positive coronavirus tests from two separate charter flights into Melbourne. Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, three-time grand slam winner Angelique Kerber and 2019 US Open title holder Bianca Andreescu are among the players affected. Ms Andreesecu's coach Sylvain Bruneau wrote in a media statement that he had been the source of the infection on the second flight from Abu Dhabi, having tested positive on arrival in Melbourne. 'I am deeply sorry to share that I have just tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival after travelling from Abu Dhabi,' he wrote.