Good morning tennis fans
The Australian Open is in full swing with action from Day Seven of the first major of the year.
Former World No1 and tournament No6 seed Rafael Nadal progressed to the fifth round overnight with victory over Adrian Mannarino of Spain.
And No6 seed Alexander Zverev is also through after beating No13 seed Denis Shapovalov.
In the Women’s draw World No1 and local hero Ashleigh Barty is in fourth round action shortly, as she takes on Amanda Anisimova at approximately 8am this morning (UK time).
Elsewhere Novak Djokovic WILL be allowed to play in the French Open in June, regardless of his vaccination status.
According to La Gazzetta, via the Express, France’s latest Covid-19 rules will allow him to take part as those who have recovered from Covid-19 in the last six months are granted a Covid passport by the French government.
And as Roland Garros gets underway on May 22, Djokovic’s positive test in mid-December will allow him to take part.