Victorian Government lift strict COVID-19 lockdown rules The Australian Open will welcome fans back on-site at Melbourne Park for the final four days of the major championship. “We look forward to welcoming fans back to the Australian Open for the next four days and to finishing the event safely and on a high,” said Craig Tiley, the Australian Open Tournament Director, on Wednesday. “The crowd will be capped at 7,477 for each session, which is approximately 50 per cent capacity.” Victorian State Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the five-day lockdown, which was implemented on 13 February following several COVID-19 tests linked to a Melbourne airport hotel, would be lifted at midnight on Wednesday.