The Latest: Day 6 underway at Australian Open without fans

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Day six is underway at the Australian Open, this time without fans. The Victoria state government on Friday announced a five-day lockdown in response to a COVID-19 outbreak at a hotel. Up to 30,000 fans daily —  50% of capacity — had been admitted for earlier sessions. Former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova is facing Karolina Muchova in the first match in Rod Laver Arena. Top-seeded Ash Barty of Australia is to play a night match Saturday against No. 29 Ekaterina Alexandrova. No. 2-seeded Rafael Nadal will continue his quest for a men’s-record 21st major title against Cameron Norrie.