BBC Sport · Jan 26
Australian Open alters schedule over extreme heat
Image caption, Mist tunnels, water machines and sun umbrellas are provided throughout Melbourne Park to help people cool downThe Australian Open has altered its schedule for the second time in four days because of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 42C in Melbourne on Tuesday.
The start of the wheelchair events, featuring British defending champions Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid and Andy Lapthorne, have been postponed until Wednesday while play on the outside courts, where the junior matches are taking place, has been moved forward to 09:00 local time (22:00 GMT).