Australian Open Zheng wins indoors as Day 1 of the Australian Open is disrupted by rain By Associated Press Updated January 11, 2025, 10:27 p.m.

The fastest moving thing at the Australian Open on Sunday was not a tennis ball but a $25 poncho at the tournament's gift shop as wet weather wreaked havoc with the action on the opening day of ...

Spectators wait under umbrellas as rain suspends play during first round matches at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.

The Australian Open was thrown into chaos on opening day of the tournament as wild weather shut down the majority of court activity for over six hours and forced eight matches to be rescheduled to ...

At the Australian Open, there are three courts with roofs that play can continue through any weather - Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. However, on all of the other ...

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight ...

Spectators wait under umbrellas as rain suspends play during first round matches at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) ...

The Australian Open runs over 15 days, with organizers adding an extra Sunday for the second year running to allow first-round matches to be more evenly spread.

The Sporting News has all the latest updates on Australian Open rain delays. MORE: Australian Open LIVE: Schedule, results, scores, updates for 2025 grand slam tennis tournament Australian Open ...

Spectators wait under umbrellas as rain suspends play during first round matches at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) ...