Australian Open qualifying crisis after player told he had coronavirus during match

“That’s also the problem.”

Tennis Australia confirmed Kudla’s positive test result in a statement, as well as Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

“Two players have returned a positive COVID-19 test at AO men’s qualifying in Doha, Qatar. Both players have been withdrawn from the tournament and transferred to a quarantine hotel,” it said.

“Local health authorities, the tournament physician and medical team are monitoring each individual. Contact tracing is currently underway to notify close contacts.”