The Australian Open is the only tournament with a heat policy. The last time it was invoked was in 2009 when the average temperature for the tournament was 34.7C. The main concern for players will be muscle meltdown – where the muscles heat up so much
It may be early round play, but there's plenty to watch when the Australian Open gets underway on Monday (Sunday for those in the U.S.).
The 13th-seeded American retired with a nagging right ankle injury during his first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday after losing the first two sets to Slovakia's Martin Klizan 6-2, 7-6 (6). Last year, Isner was forced to withdraw before
The players party was held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne on the eve of the Australian Open. (Graham Denholm/Getty Images). MELBOURNE — Forget all the pre-tournament press conferences, practice schedules and
Venus Williams loses in Australian Open first round. Serena Williams cruises on opening day, but sister Venus Williams exits in three sets to Russia's Ekaterina Makarova. Venus Williams lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to 25. 1 / 17. Rate this Photo: 1 2 3 4 5. Buy