In Australia and New Zealand, sports fans can have fun as before. The stands are full again, players are taking the time for selfies and there is no longer any question of mouth masks.
On the other side of the world, they are living (almost) virus-free again. Australia and New Zealand have chained their doors and anyone who enters must first be quarantined.
Sour for top athletes like tennis players who will soon take part in the Australian Open. They must have lived in a hotel room for 2 weeks, but the result is pleasant. On the other side of the world, they play with the audience again in the stands.
In Adelaide, the top players got their first taste of the old normalcy today. Top players such as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were once again able to take a photo with their fans. It was no longer necessary to keep your distance and wear a mouth mask.
IN PICTURES: tennis and sailing enthusiasts
Novak Djokovic is surrounded by fans in a park in Adelaide.
Romanian top player Simona Halep chats before getting in the car.
Naomi Osaka poses for a selfie.
She also gives time to the public after a demonstration match.
“Thank you all for being back to work. You are making our day, even our year,” said Novak Djokovic after his demonstration match in Adelaide. “It was a very long time ago. I appreciate it very much.”
In New Zealand, the docks are full for sailing enthusiasts attending the America’s Cup preliminaries.
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