The Australian Open finally implemented its extreme heat policy as temperatures once again rose over 40C in Melbourne.

Andy Murray has warned the Australian Open it risks damaging the reputation of tennis after players were forced to play in searing heat in Melbourne yesterday.

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt fought back from a set down to reach the second round of the Miami Masters today with victory over Israel’s Dudi Sela.

British number two Tim Henman breezed into the third round of the Japan Open with victory over Frank Dancevic.