Australian Open organisers invoked their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, prompting the suspension of play on outer courts and the closure of roofs on the main showcourts.
The day session attendance of 51,048 was some 10,000 short of day six on Friday and even less than last year's corresponding session.
Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Players in the men's draw at the Australian Open will be allowed 10-minute breaks during matches as part of an updated extreme heat policy at the year's first Grand Slam.
amiliar names, however, are tipped to take off with the winners' trophies. The following is a list of talking points at the Australian Open:
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