Extreme Heat PolicyThe Australian Open Extreme Heat Policy (EHP) will be applied at the Referee's discretion and may be altered at any time.At the Referee's discretion, when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) [a composite temperature used to estimate the effect of temperature, humidity, and solar radiation on humans] only is equal to or above the pre-determined threshold, the Referee may suspend the commencement of any further matches on outside courts.Any matches currently in progress will continue until the end of the current set. At the completion of the set, play will be suspended.Where play in any match commences outdoors (or with a roof open) at the Referee's Discretion, the match will continue until the completion of the set. At the end of the set, a decision may be made by the Referee to close the roof for the remainder of the match and the following matches, when the EHP is still in effect.The roof will only be closed because of extreme heat if a decision has been made by the Referee to suspend the completion or commencement of matches on the outdoor courts.Supplement for women's singles and junior singles only; to allow a 10 minute break between the second and third sets when a WBGT reading of 28 has been recorded prior to the calling of the match by Tournament Control. Readings are continually made throughout the day.The 10 minute break will not apply between the second and third sets, if play had previously been suspended after the first set due to the EHP http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/event_guide/a_z_guide.html
31 (73.8%) 8 (19%) 2 (4.8%) 0 (0%) 1 (2.4%) 0 (0%)
