The first grand slam of 2021, The Australian Open is going to start from February 8 to 21, three weeks later than scheduled, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has confirmed as it released an update of its calendar for 2021 revising the first seven weeks of the season. The event organiser said that the tournament will be all about supporting local businesses
In an official release, Australian Open Tournament Director Craig said, "the tournament is going to be all about supporting local businesses - our tennis coaches, the farmers, food and wine producers, chefs, artists and musicians - and celebrating everything that is great about our country, as well as providing opportunities to those who've been so hard hit during the pandemic, particularly in Melbourne and Victoria." Australian Open 2021 will take place at Melbourne Park from February 8-21, the organisers confirmed on Saturday. The tournament will feature singles, doubles and wheelchair competitions. The event organisers are confident they will see a full slate of the world's top players, including six-times champion Roger Federer.
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