Australian Open: Two players test positive amid quarantine row

image captionThe Australian Open is taking place in Melbourne later on next monthTwo Australian Open tennis players have tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving in the city of Melbourne, amid growing controversy over the event.

A third case involved a "non-playing participant", according to the state of Victoria's chief health officer.

Some 1,200 people, including players, staff and officials, have flown into Australia for the tournament, which begins on 8 February.

But a row over quarantine rules has cast a shadow over the upcoming event.

Positive cases on three flights have forced 72 players into full quarantine, meaning they have to isolate full-time in their hotel room for 14 days…