2021 dueling WTA 500s, Gippsland & Yarra, 1/30-2/6

[spystud]

Ann Li won the first set breaker over Brady. It will hurt her the most to not get to play for an actual title (if she holds on).

 

[spystud]

Mertens beats Kanepi to win Gippsland.

 

[spystud]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1358258272147415042

 

[spystud]

10-pt breaker to split the Covid Cup title.

 

[spystud]

Ann Li & Kontaveit are the co-Covid champs, I guess.

 

[volleyandfun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1358234748754276354

And how many points did she actually defend last year?

 

[octobrina10]

Ann Li & Kontaveit are the co-Covid champs, I guess.

Yes.

Kontaveit, Li wrap up Grampians Trophy with victories

No.6 seed Anett Kontaveit and first-time WTA semifinalist Ann Li claimed wins in the final four of the Grampians Trophy in Melbourne. Due to the delayed schedule, the tournament will wrap up here, and both players will head into the Australian Open on winning streaks.

www.wtatennis.com

 

[volleyandfun]

Masks are not on, 2m distancing is not enforced, so exactly what are the covid rules?

 

[FakeEmpire]

I don't always get to comment these days, but when I do is just to outline that Yarra Valley's trophy looks like roadkill or a severely butched ham. It's just plain awful. Who thought this would be a nice idea for a winner's trophy?

Masks are not on, 2m distancing is not enforced, so exactly what are the covid rules?

I believe Australia, like New Zealand and China, have minimal or no community transmission and, as such, if people abide by a strict quarantine and get tested frequently, they are deemed COVID free and can lead a normal life. It's not that different from football matches in heavily hit European countries. I envy them. I'm still not able to stop using a FFP2 to see my patients or a surgical mask to simply buy bread.