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Heatwave Forces Attendance Drop at Australian Open

1/27/2026

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Tens of thousands of fans are expected to miss the Australian Open on Tuesday as temperatures exceed 40C.
Attendance on Saturday totaled 51,048, down over 10,000 from other days.
Ground-pass sales are slow.
The tournament has postponed wheelchair events and adjusted match schedules to mitigate heat.
The tournament remains on track to break attendance and revenue records, aided by retractable roofs on main arenas.

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Story summary

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to miss the Australian Open on Tuesday as temperatures exceed 40C.
Attendance on Saturday totaled 51,048, down over 10,000 from other days.
Ground-pass sales are slow.
The tournament has postponed wheelchair events and adjusted match schedules to mitigate heat.
The tournament remains on track to break attendance and revenue records, aided by retractable roofs on main arenas.