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The scorching weather at the Australian Open finally brought play to a halt Thursday afternoon when the temperature topped 108 Fahrenheit and the extreme heat policy was enforced.
Matches on the outer courts were stopped at the end of sets that were in progress when the policy went into effect. Play was not scheduled to restart until 5 p.m. local time.
The retractable roofs at the Rod Laver and Hisense arenas were closed at the completion of the sets in progress, with play to resume afterward on the two show courts.
Read more http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus14/sto...an-open-temperatures-expected-reach-111-day-4
Matches on the outer courts were stopped at the end of sets that were in progress when the policy went into effect. Play was not scheduled to restart until 5 p.m. local time.
The retractable roofs at the Rod Laver and Hisense arenas were closed at the completion of the sets in progress, with play to resume afterward on the two show courts.
Read more http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus14/sto...an-open-temperatures-expected-reach-111-day-4
