MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Play will begin an hour earlier than usual at the Australian Open on Saturday because of high temperatures expected later in the day at Melbourne Park.
Third-round matches on the main show courts will start at 10:30 a.m. local time, a half-hour after play begins on outside courts.
“The temperature is expected to climb to the low 30s (Celsius) by the middle of the day, and peak in the late afternoon,” the tournament said in a statement.
“Everyone coming to the AO should prepare for the heat and take advantage of the increased shade and cooling areas across the site.”
The temperature could hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) by late afternoon, according to the Australian government's weather service.
The tournament has used an extreme heat protocol since 2019, allowing for extra breaks for players and suspension of matches if a combination of air temperature, radiant heat, humidity and wind speed reach set thresholds.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain takes a drink during a break in his third round match against Corentin Moutet of France at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Daniil Medvedev of Russia cools himself down during his third round match against Fabian Marozsan of Hungary at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — J.T. Compher scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,225 on Saturday night.
The Red Wings rebounded from a 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota on Thursday and now have points in their last five games. The Jets have lost four of their last five.
Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper added a goal and assist, and Alex DeBrincat also scored for the Red Wings, who scored four times in the third period.
John Gibson made 26 saves to earn his 21st win of the season. Gibson has now earned victories in eight straight starts.
Cole Koepke scored for the Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves in his fourth consecutive loss.
Koepke opened the scoring at 10:08 of the second period. The goal snapped a scoreless drought for Winnipeg at 5-on-5 dating back to Jan. 17 against Toronto — a span of 235 minutes, 48 seconds.
Detroit responded with 4:10 left in the period when Compher batted home a loose puck in the crease. Former Jet Andrew Copp picked up the assist.
Raymond scored his 18th of the season to extend his point streak to five games. The goal stood following video review for a high stick.
The Red Wings swept the season series 2-0. Detroit won the first game on home ice, 2-1, on Dec. 31.
Red Wings: Host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Jets: Visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
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Winnipeg Jets' Jonathan Toews (19) defends against Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin (71) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Detroit Red Wings' J.T. Compher (37) celebrates after he scored against the Winnipeg Jets during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Winnipeg Jets' Morgan Barron (36) and Cole Koepke (45) celebrate Koepke's goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of an NHL game in Winnipeg, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Detroit Red Wings' Travis Hamonic (52) collides with Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Detroit Red Wings' Ben Chiarot (8) battles for the puck with Winnipeg Jets' Tanner Pearson (70) during the second period of an NHL game in Winnipeg, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
