Play on outer courts suspended as temp crosses 40°C at Aus Open

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 temperature crossed the 40°C mark by 2 pm, the hottest day of the tournament so far. Matches in the Wheelchair Championships were postponed by 24 hours.