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Fans forced to wait hours despite Australian Open's 'extra resources'
Fans were forced to wait in queues outside Melbourne Park for hours, even with extra resources on the grounds for day two of the Australian Open. (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)
Fans have continued to be left waiting in queues for hours on day two of the Australian Open, as the tournament continues to struggle with record crowds.
Tournament boss Craig Tiley promised "extra resources" on the ground, urging fans to pre-purchase tickets online to ensure a seamless entry.
Nine Australians are in action on day two of the Australian Open, including the top men's seed, Alex de Minaur.
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has admitted tournament organisers were surprised at the turnout on day one of the Australian Open, as fans continued to experience lengthy delays getting into Melbourne Park.
Australian Tennis Open draws record breaking crowd on Day 1
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Venus Williams plays a backhand return to Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open Source: AAP / Aaron Favila/AP
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Two world No.1s who are chasing tennis history at the Australian Open capped a record-breaking opening day with straight-sets victories on Sunday night.
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz did as expected in advancing to the second round, although their lower-profile opponents offered enough nuisance value to keep the Rod Laver Arena crowd – including Laver himself and Roger Federer – entertained.
Alcaraz can erase fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal’s record as the youngest man, at age 22, to win a career Grand Slam if he claims this year’s Open.
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