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Rigours of travel in Covid era to make life tough for players
Rafael Nadal congratulates Australia’s ‘amazing’ efforts

Lleyton Hewitt has forecast a “brutal” year for Australia’s top tennis hopes beyond their home grand slam. Six tournaments will be held simultaneously this week ahead of the Australian Open from 8 February, when thousands of fans will descend on Melbourne Park in a feat that has Rafael Nadal raving.
But with Australia a world leader in containing the virus, Hewitt expects headaches when players such as Brisbane-based world No 38 John Millman and Spain-based Alex de Minaur plot their next moves. Continue reading...