Australia Open introduces extreme heat policy ahead of scorching summer

  • ‘heat stress scale’ to replace maligned wet bulb globe
  • heat-related breaks to be introduced for men’s games

Extreme heat is likely to remain a source of discontent at the Australian Open despite tournament organisers introducing changes aimed at improving conditions for players.

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