Sun Jan 12 08:22:47 UTC 2025: ## Australian Open Day One Halted by Heavy Rain
**Melbourne, Australia –** The first day of the 2025 Australian Open was disrupted by heavy rain Sunday, forcing the suspension of matches on all outside courts approximately one hour into play. While top seeds, including Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, were able to continue their matches under the roof of Rod Laver Arena, thousands of spectators on outside courts were forced to seek shelter as torrential rain poured down. Tournament organizers suspended play until at least 2 p.m. local time, with further showers forecast for the evening. The interruption impacted numerous matches, causing delays for players and significant inconvenience for fans.
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