At the Australian Open in Melbourne, officials had to take special steps because of very hot weather. The roofs on the main courts were closed, and matches on the outdoor courts were stopped to protect players and fans.
The temperature rose to 36 degrees Celsius, which is considered extreme heat. Because of this, officials activated the tournament’s extreme heat policy. This policy looks at factors like air temperature, heat from the sun, wind speed, and humidity before deciding whether play should continue.
During one of the matches, defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner faced trouble due to the heat. He suffered from cramps while trailing his opponent, Eliot Spizzirri. The match was paused for about eight minutes and later resumed after the roof was closed to provide cooler conditions.