Record temperatures hit Australia during the tournament in Melbourne . The temperature of 41.4 °C made conditions uncomfortable for players . World No . 4 Agnieszka Radwanska claims it was ` ` too hot '' to play . According to the Australia Bureau of Meteorology , Monday was the hottest day in the country since records began over 100 years ago with an average temperature of 40.3 degrees . Monday confirmed by Australian Bureau of Meteorology as hottest since records began .
Record temperatures hit Australia during the tournament in Melbourne . The temperature of 41.4 °C made conditions uncomfortable for players . World No . 4 Agnieszka Radwanska claims it was ` ` too hot '' to play . Monday confirmed by Australian Bureau of Meteorology as hottest since records began .