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Australian Open Boss Laughs Off Best-of-Five Controversy

Andrew Abdo said he will avoid major changes in his first tournament and back more investment in player pathways and grassroots programs.

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The CEO sparked backlash when he raised the possibility of making a drastic change to the tournament.

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Australian Open boss laughs off best-of-five controversy

The CEO sparked backlash when he raised the possibility of making a drastic change to the tournament.

·Australia
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Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief

Best-of-five men's tennis is here to stay at the Australian Open, says new boss Andrew Abdo.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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