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Australia Open Tennis Schedule Changes Due to 40°C Heat

January 24, 2026 David Thompson Sports
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  • The Australian Open tennis tournament ⁢is ⁢set to ​begin‍ today earlier than scheduled due⁣ to forecasts of extreme heat.
  • Temperatures are expected to rise significantly throughout ​the day, potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) by ​approximately 5:00‍ PM Australian time.
  • The tournament adopted a Heat Stress Scale in 2019,designed to ensure safe playing conditions for​ athletes.
Original source: emaratalyoum.com

The Australian Open tennis tournament ⁢is ⁢set to ​begin‍ today earlier than scheduled due⁣ to forecasts of extreme heat.

Temperatures are expected to rise significantly throughout ​the day, potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) by ​approximately 5:00‍ PM Australian time.

The tournament adopted a Heat Stress Scale in 2019,designed to ensure safe playing conditions for​ athletes.

The⁢ scale considers air temperature,‌ radiant heat, humidity, and wind speed, implementing various measures when ‌certain thresholds are exceeded, including cooling breaks.