The Australian Open has adjusted its Saturday schedule in response to an extreme heat forecast in Melbourne, where two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner and record 10-time winner Novak Djokovic are in action.
The day-session matches on Arena courts such as Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena have been moved forward to a 10:30 a.m. start (local time). Play on all other courts will begin at 10 a.m.
“We expect pleasant conditions tomorrow morning, in the mid-20s, and will start play earlier and take advantage of the more temperate conditions,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said.
Sinner faces Eliot Spizzirri in the second match on Rod Laver Arena, not before 12 p.m., while Djokovic opens the night session on the same court against Botic van de Zandschulp. Top 10 players in the PIF ATP Rankings, Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, are also in action.
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