Andy Murray’s participation in the Australian Open is in doubt after he tested positive for coronavirus.
The former world No.1 was due to travel to Australia on one of the 18 charter flights laid on by tournament organisers but is still isolating at home.
The PA news agency understands that Murray, who is said to be in good health, is hoping to be able to arrive in Australia at a later date and participate in the year’s first grand slam, which begins on February 8.
Murray and his team are working closely with tournament director Craig Tiley to try to come up with an acceptable solution.
Tournament organisers spent several months negotiating an arrangement that was acceptable to local and national government agencies regarding the admission…