Roger Federer, near, and David Goffin in action on the practice courts at Melbourne Park ahead of the Australian Open. David Gray / Reuters
Roger Federer, near, and David Goffin in action on the practice courts at Melbourne Park ahead of the Australian Open. David Gray / Reuters
New Australian Open rules designed to prevent first round retirements and withdrawals
Adjustments to prize money based on withdrawals in the hope of limiting such instances as 2017 Wimbledon which had eight players retired.
Agence France Presse
January 11, 2018
