What caused the Australian Open play to be suspended?

Play at the Australian Open was suspended due to extreme heat reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 F), triggering the tournament's extreme heat policy.

Which courts continued play during the extreme heat at the Australian Open?

During the extreme heat at the Australian Open, play continued only on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena with their roofs closed.

Why did Naomi Osaka withdraw from the Australian Open?

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open because of an abdominal injury.

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Heat Halts Australian Open Play!

25 Jan

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Summary

Extreme heat forced play suspension under tournament's policy.
Rod Laver Arena and two other courts continued play with closed roofs.
Naomi Osaka withdrew due to an abdominal injury.

Day 8 of the Australian Open featured intense action and challenging weather conditions. Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 F), prompting officials to implement the tournament's extreme heat policy. This resulted in a nearly five-hour suspension of play on all outside courts.

Play was only able to continue on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena, where roofs were shut to shield players and spectators from the heat. Despite the disruption, top players like World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are scheduled to compete in their fourth-round matches.

Earlier in the tournament, two-time champion Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal due to an abdominal injury. Additionally, Novak Djokovic faced a near-default after striking a ball in the direction of a ball kid.

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