Australian Forest Fire Affects Tennis Australian Open Qualifiers January 15 14:17
In Australia, where forest fires continue, one of four major tennis tournaments held in Melbourne, the second city of Melbourne, has been affected by the start of the Australian Open qualifying match due to air pollution caused by fire.
In Australia, forest fires have continued in various places, mainly in the southeastern region. Since September last year, 28 people have died and the area burned has exceeded 10 million hectares. The atmosphere in the second city of Melbourne has deteriorated since the 14th, and authorities are urging citizens to stay out.
In the city, qualifying for the Australian Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments to be held from the 20th of next week, is being held. Have been.
On the 14th, Slovenian female athletes got caught in the middle of the game and collapsed, making it impossible to continue playing.
The female player said, "It was hard to breathe throughout the game. I wasn't expecting to play because the citizens were encouraged to stay indoors."
The organizers have decided to hold the Australian Open as scheduled due to the availability of indoor courts, but there are growing concerns about the impact on players and spectators.