Kvitova-Collins semi-final suspended due to heat

Tennis - Australian Open - Semi-final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, January 24, 2019. Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova waits while the roof is being close during match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su - Copyright EDGAR SU(Reuters)

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By Reuters

Published on 24/01/2019 - 05:03•Updated 19/04/2024 - 07:07

By Ian Ransom

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Play was suspended during the Australian Open women's semi-final between Petra Kvitova and Danielle Collins on Thursday due to excessive heat.

The score was 4-4 in the first set. Play will resume once the roof at Rod Laver Arena is closed.

(Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)

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