Australian Open live: Sinner drops opening set to lesser-known American player

MELBOURNE, Australia — It is Day 7 of the Australian Open, and the third round continues on this intensely hot summer day in Melbourne.

The temperature is projected to reach an extreme 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit), indicating a significant possibility of play being halted under the tournament’s extreme heat regulations.

The competition on the court will be equally intense; two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner and ten-time titleholder Novak Djokovic will be competing, along with top-ranked American players Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton.

Stay connected as ESPN’s team of journalists provides all the latest updates, results, match schedules, and more from Day 7 at the Australian Open.

Source: espn.com