Alexander Bublik quoted Kung Fu Panda as he gave his overriding thoughts on the Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek doping cases which have been a focal point in tennis for some time.

Tennis’ great annual reset takes place in Melbourne, and in one way the game’s haves should be thankful that the sport’s much-debated off-season is so fleeting.

The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park. Women play best-of-three-set matches; men play best-of-five. There are separate day and night sessions. The event lasts 15 days.