Heavy rain continues to impact the Australian Open in Melbourne, with many spectators seeking shelter and purchasing AO-branded ponchos. Despite the downpour, crowds are slowly returning to the venue, while some opt for indoor courts or bars. The unpredictable weather has led to disappointment among some attendees, particularly those who travelled from afar.
UPDATE: Sophie has reported some AO shops have run out of ponchos, at least for now.It’s still raining out here at Olympic Park, but the crowds have started venturing out again, many of them sporting newly-purchased AO-branded ponchos and umbrellas.Organisers will likely be making a mint on the ponchos today. Each wearable sheet of blue plastic is priced at $25.Siblings Amina, 27, and Ali, 18, bought their ponchos when their sole umbrella wasn’t cutting it in the face of the storm.
“I’ve been to the Open basically every year and it’s disappointing,” she said.“As Melburnians, we know the weather is a bit whack, but when you think about people who’ve probably travelled from far and wide to be here, it’s a bit sad.”Around the venue, the lawns are squelchy and many of the outdoor seating areas that usually throb with crowds are sitting wet and empty.
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