Full force of the sun wreaked havoc on Saturday’s schedule at the Australian Open but tennis has changed its ways of dealing with extreme heat

Defending champion battles cramps in match against Eliot Spizzirri as temperatures push towards 40C on day seven at Melbourne Park

MELBOURNE: Australian Open organizers suspended play Saturday in Melbourne because of extreme heat forecast to hit 40C, before some matches resumed under roofs. Among the matches…

Full force of the sun wreaked havoc on Saturday’s schedule at the Australian Open but tennis has changed its ways of dealing with extreme heat

Tournament organisers postpone the wheelchair events and will start play early on outside courts in anticipation of extreme heat in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Crowd numbers shrink and fans keep Melbourne Park visits brief while Rod Laver Arena and main courts will be protected by roofs and aircon