Melbourne, Jan 24, 2026 (AFP) - 'Zap you': Top players wrestle with scorching Melbourne heat

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2026-01-24

Top players spoke of temperatures that "zap you" and used bags of ice to try and cool down in brutal heat touching 40C at the Australian Open on Saturday. Competitors, spectators and officials roasted on day seven at Melbourne Park, where play was suspended on outside courts in the afternoon because of the scorching weather. Courts that have roofs closed them to fend off the baking sun. Matches started earlier than usual in anticipation of the un......

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