For some countries around the world, having sports stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people during a pandemic is unfathomable at the moment.

However, thats exactly what will be happening in Australia from February 8 to February 21, when over 100 international tennis players compete in the Australian Open .

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said on Monday that Melbournes Rod Laver Arena, where the tournament is taking place, is one of the safest places to be.