Australian Open to reopen to crowds at Melbourne Park, after statewide coronavirus shutdown Posted WedWednesday 17 updated WedWednesday 17 FebFebruary 2021 at 8:37am Spectators will be allowed back at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open once the five-day lockdown ends. ( Print text only Cancel Spectators will be allowed to attend the final four days of the Australian Open following confirmation the five-day Victorian state coronavirus lockdown will end at midnight. Key points: The Australian Open will have fans present at Melbourne Park to watch play on the last four days The event started with crowds capped at 30,000 per day — before the venue was closed to the public