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Roger Federer defended the Australian Open organisers. Lukas Coch / EPA
Roger Federer defended the Australian Open organisers. Lukas Coch / EPA
Australian Open heat: Federer says 'you've got to play in all conditions'
Defending champion says players should not complain about heat as they know about the weather at this time in Australia
Agence France Presse
19 January, 2018