Australian Open 2020 was under serious threat because of the massive desolation of the environment caused by the bush fires.
The country is going through one of the worst devastations in its history with the human life and vegetation being seriously damaged.
To make sure that the sport goes according to plan, Tennis Australia has made the requisite modifications to ensure that the game continues.
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Australian Open 2020 To Have Retractable Roofs
Action at the Australian Open will be confined to the three stadiums with retractable roofs and eight indoor courts if conditions become hazardous.
The three arenas with retractable roofs in Australia are the Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Melbourne is the only venue on the grand slam circuit with 3 retractable roof stadiums.
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The initiative in and of itself is a great step towards creating favourable playing conditions. At many times, the play cannot continue because the weather does not permit. This leads to nuisance for both players and fans. Melbourne park provides a futuristic idea to address this problem.
This is what the organizing authorities had to say- “We have three roofed-stadiums and eight indoor courts at Melbourne Park. In the unlikely case of extreme smoke conditions, the roofs will be closed on the three stadium courts and play will continue in their air-conditioned and air-filtered environment.”
How Does The Field Look Like For The First Grand Slam?
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Despite all the impediments, the field looks pretty good for the Australian Open 2020.
Top stars like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal set to headline the event. The event looks all set to be top notch.
Ashleigh Barty, Serena Williams and defending champion Naomi Osaka are the top guns on the women’s side.
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Do you think the Australian Open can spring up any surprises this time around?