Australian Open organizers instituted their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.   It prompted the suspension of play on outer courts and the closure of roofs on the main showcourts. The protocol, introduced in 2019, was developed to minimize the risk of heat-related illness and provide consistency for all players. It considers air temperature, radiant heat, wind speed ⁠humidity to assess playing conditions, and sets thresholds for cooling interventions. In

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