Open courts had to be covered mid-play at the Australian Open in Melbourne, as conditions hit an extreme on the Heat Stress Scale. Courts which did not have a roof could not be used until 5:30 pm local time.

Play was suspended on outside courts mid-afternoon on Saturday under the extreme heat rul

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