Crowds to be capped at 30,000 per day for next month's Australian Open
Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula has revealed the state's Chief Health Officer has given approval for crowds of up to 30,000 to attend next month's Australian Open.
A crowd of up to 30,000 per day will be permitted for the first eight days of the tournament, with the final six days to be capped at 25,000.
The final six days will see 12,500 allowed for the day session while 12,500 will be welcomed in for the night session.
The crowd capacity for this year's event will be around half the total of what's been permitted in previous years at Melbourne Park.
"That means Rod Laver Arena, as we get towards the end of the tournament, will have an incredible atmosphere," Mr Pakula said.
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"Not that much different of an atmosphere as we've seen in all the Opens in the years past.
"That's a testament to the work Victorians have done to get our [coronavirus] numbers to zero.
"But also, the extraordinary work Craig [Tiley] and the team at Tennis Australia have done.
"It will not be the same as the last few years but it will be the most significant international event with crowds the world has seen for many months."
