I had my first practice in Melbourne today and it was so nice! Thank you so much @CraigTiley, @AustralianOpen and @VicGovAu for allowing us to come and compete again this year. Considering the current state of the world, it's quite an achievement to have made it happen.

The logistics it takes from organising the flights to coordinating the accommodation, training days and testing are incomprehensible and there are so many people involved - all of them helping us with classic Australian friendliness and positive attitudes.

It has certainly not passed me by what Australia and in particular Victoria has gone through to get to where they are now, in terms of the virus, and I'm humbled and really appreciative to be able to come and get the chance to play here in Melbourne.

I can assure the people of Melbourne that the protocols are very strict, as you might have seen with a lot of players in full quarantine, and nothing is left to coincidence. I hope we can repay the faith and put on a good event and that people will come and support it!