Tennis: Up to 30,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Australian Open per day

Victoria’s minister for sport has announced that up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open.

During the first eight days of the tournament, a daily crowd capacity of 30,000 will be permitted for the games, split equally between day and night sessions.

It will then be reduced to 25,000 from the quarter-finals – half the average attendance of previous years.

The Australian Open Grand slam event would run from 8-21 February in Melbourne.

“Over the 14 days, it means we will have up to 390,000 people here at Melbourne Park, about 50% of the average over the past few years,” said Martin Pakula.

“Rod Laver Arena will have incredible atmosphere, not that different to the atmosphere we’ve seen at all the Opens in the years past.

“It will not be the same … but it will be the most significant international event with crowds that the world has seen in many, many months.”

Players have started to leave hotel quarantine after completing their mandatory 14-day isolation period upon arrival in Australia.