'); Australian Open boss 'absolutely confident' it will go ahead despite Covid case and hundreds in isolation Craig Tiley says the Australian Open will start as scheduled on Monday, and there are no plans to cancel. By AFP Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 5:49 PM Feb 4th 2021, 5:49 PM 1,374 Views 0 Comments A general view of Melbourne Park. Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images A general view of Melbourne Park. Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHIEF Craig Tiley said he was “absolutely confident” the tournament will start next week despite a fresh coronavirus case that halted warm-up tournaments and forced hundreds of players and officials into isolation on Thursday.