Australian Open
Australian Open play suspended due to rain
De Minaur, Zverev pulled off court, Norrie paused three points form victory
January 21, 2026
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Ball kids dry a court at the Australian Open on Wednesday evening.
By ATP Staff
Heavy rain has interrupted evening play Wednesday at the Australian Open, with the Melbourne downpour keeping Cameron Norrie in particular on his toes.
Briton Norrie was three points from victory in the fourth-set tie-break against Emilio Nava at 6-1, 7-6(3), 4-7, 6-6 (4/3) on Court 7 when the heavens opened.
Three other men’s singles matches were also suspended on courts with a retractable roof, with play in those clashes set to resume once the courts have dried.
Home hope Alex de Minaur is level at 6-7(5), 6-2 with Hamad Medjedovic on Rod Laver Arena, Frances Tiafoe is tied 2-2 in the first set with Francisco Comesana on Margaret Court Arena, and Alexander Zverev leads Alexandre Muller 6-3, 4-6, 4-2 on John Cain Arena.
