Heatstroke gets the better of Murray’s brother

The Australian Open’s chief medical officer admitted playing conditions may not have been humane after Andy Murray’s brother Jamie became the latest victim of Melbourne’s heat.

The Scot suffered heatstroke in the 40C-plus temperatures and needed extensive treatment after he and Australian partner John Peers won their first-round doubles match at Melbourne Park.

It was not clear whether the elder Murray brother would be able to carry on in the tournament even with a day of rest.