Australian Bushfires: Should the Australian Open be cancelled?

The Australian Open is very unlikely to be cancelled or postponed – it’s one of the country’s biggest sporting events, and the economic pressure to keep going will be significant. If a big-name player suffers, it may change that verdict, but don’t expect much otherwise. Really, the major factor to come out of this story is a potential unionisation of tennis players, which could impact the sport long after the fires are extinguished.
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