MELBOURNE, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Highlights of Tuesday's ninth day of the Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the year (times in GMT):
0045 PLAY UNDERWAY WITH DOUBLES
Play got underway on schedule at 11 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) at Melbourne Park with doubles matches on both the main showcourts. Hisense Arena has seen its last action this year.
The temperature was 21 degrees Celsius (69 degrees Fahrenheit) and forecast to reach a high of 24. Read our preview of the day's action here: MORE
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