It's due to quarantine rules down under.
The Australian Open could be postponed because of coronavirus restrictions in the country.
It follows a decision to deny players entry to Melbourne before January the 1st.
They'll also have to undertake a two-week quarantine period on arrival.
Tennis coach Judy Murray believes the tournament will go ahead but feels the 18th of January start date will get pushed back:
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