Tennis Australian Open to start earlier on Jan. 24 over forecast 40C heat January 23, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Play will start in Melbourne at 10:30 a.m. on the main arenas, compared to the normal 11:00 or 11:30 a.m. Related posts: Australian Open tennis: ‘Excited’ Alcaraz hungry to break title drought Australia Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates 100th Slam match with easy win Australian Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach quarterfinals Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz eases into last eight in bid for maiden Melbourne title
