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Australian Open boss says two-week bio-secure bubble will replace hotel quarantine in 2022

A two-week bio-secure bubble is set to replace hotel quarantine at next year's Australian Open, say tournament bosses.

At this year's Grand Slam in February, players spent 14 days in hotel rooms with limited training time, because of the country's strict Covid-19 rules.

The restrictions drew complaints from players, with some forced to isolate in their rooms for the duration.

Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley said the bubble would allow players "to move freely between the hotel and courts".

Speaking to Australia's Nine Network, Tiley added: "They're protected, they're kept safe among themselves and safe from the community as well.