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  •   Home > News > Sports > Tennis

    Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's ATP tennis tournament in Delray Beach, Florida because he wants to minimise the risks of contracting Covid-19 ahead of the Australian Open

    Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's ATP tennis tournament in Delray Beach, Florida because he wants to minimise the risks of contracting Covid-19 ahead of the Australian Open


    Players have to pass a series of tests during a 14-day quarantine in Melbourne before the grand slam.

    The event starts on February 8 after being pushed back three weeks because of the pandemic.

    The five-time runner-up's been given a wildcard.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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