Safety first as Australian Open qualifying delayed due to poor air quality

Tournament impacted by smoke haze from bushfires Conditions expected to improve during the day The Australian Open delayed the first round of qualifying matches and suspended practice sessions on Tuesday morning due to the poor air quality at Melbourne Park. "Further decisions will be made based on on-site data, and in close consultation with our medical team, the Bureau of Meteorology and scientists from EPA Victoria," a statement from tournament organisers read. Related: Injury casts doubt on ...