Australian Open is CANCELLED for the first time since the Second World War due to coronavirus fears October 16, 2020 by Read Sector Australian Open is CANCELLED for the first time since the Second World War as organisers give up on rescheduling the beloved golf competition during the coronavirus pandemic By Charlie Coë For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:32 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 03:32 BST, 16 October 2020 Share or comment on this article: