Melbourne, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave

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2026-01-26

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C. The extreme weather has forced the Grand Slam wheelchair championships to be postponed for 24 hours with doubles and juniors action on outside courts also likely to be impacted. The tournament has a Heat Stress Scale of 1-5, with five the highest. When it hits t......

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