The first day of the Australian Open was disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms in Melbourne.
Matches at the season-opening Grand Slam tournament began as scheduled on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. local time (00:00 GMT).
But the players present on the outdoor courts were expelled about an hour later.
Play resumed at Melbourne Park around 6:00 p.m. local time (07:00 GMT) but five matches were called off.
Due to rainy weather, only games scheduled at Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena, all of which have a roof, could be played.
Three matches were finished by 3:00 p.m. (04:00 GMT).
Chinese fifth seed Zheng Qinwen, a beaten finalist last year, and young Russian seed Mirra Andreeva, 14th seed, won in the women’s singles.
French 20th seed Arthur Fils claimed victory in the men’s first round.
