When will Australian Open play resume? Live updates on rain delay at 2025 event
Rain has put a halt to play during the first day of Australian Open across the opening Sunday.
In a nightmare for Tennis Australia, Melbourne’s skies opened up within an hour of play beginning on the outside courts.
At the Australian Open, there is three courts with roofs that play can continue on through any weather – Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena.
The Sporting News has all the latest updates on Australian Open rain delays.
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Australian Open – Sunday, Day 1 rain delay updatesAll times AEDT
Current status – No play on outside courts before 5pm, with a further update at 4pmPlay on the outside courts at Melbourne Park was stopped at around 12:00pm after a storm hit the tennis precinct.
With such a huge volume of rain initially coming and then a steady drizzle after, play has been delayed until at least 5pm on the opening day.
Australian Open 2025 weather forecast in MelbourneDate
Forecast
Temperature (°C)
Chance of rain
Possible rainfall
Sunday, January 12Shower or two. Possible storm22-27100%2-20mmMonday, January 13Partly cloudy18-2730%0-1mmTuesday, January 14Partly cloudy17-2720%-Wednesday, January 15Showers increasing18-3280%0-10mmThursday, January 16Shower or two15-2150%0-3mmFriday, January 17Partly cloudy16-2430%0-1mmSaturday, January 18Partly cloudy16-2730%0-1mm
