Tennis - Australian Open Previews - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 16, 2020 General view during a qualifying match REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Melbourne skies were largely clear of bushfire smoke on Thursday as Australian Open organisers defended their decision to continue playing qualifiers during two days when a thick haze enveloped the city.
Severe criticism has been levelled at Tennis Australia after qualifying for the first Grand Slam tournament of the season went ahead at Melbourne Park with minor disruptions despite the smoke.
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