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Bencic, Jabeur both get COVID ahead of Australian tournaments

As we’re counting down the days until the 2022 tennis season starts, Belinda Bencic and Ons Jabeur are both isolating themselves and treating COVID-19, even though they have both been vaccinated.

In a statement posted on Twitter, the world No.23 Bencic reveals that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing quite severe symptoms, including fever, aches and chills. The illness will not prevent the Swiss from making it to Australia. She will travel Down Under as soon as she gets well and completes the isolation period.

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