Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major.
’ season-opening major, saying organizers may have to consider delaying the tournament if conditions around Melbourne deteriorate.n Open men’s championships at Melbourne Park among his 16 Grand Slam singles titles and will be among the favorites again when the tournament is scheduled to start on Monday, Jan. 20.
Djokovic said it was reasonable to consider delaying the start of the tournament because of the extreme conditions “but I think that's probably the very, very last option for anything. Djokovic said the players’ council for the men’s tour “would discuss it for sure” if conditions get worse, adding that players had in the past dealt with poor air quality at some tournaments in China and elsewhere, “but this is something different.”
“But obviously it is hazardous. I think that's one of the concerns in some of the Asian weeks that we play in and that's something that we have spoken about on the council. At what point does it become unhealthy ... I mean hopefully it won't be an issue, but if it is I think definitely need to have that conversation about if it's dangerous to be out there.”
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