No plans to change Australian Open scheduling despite backlash over ‘crazy’ 4am finish

• No need to alter the schedule,' says tournament boss Craig Tiley
• Concerns raised after near six-hour epic at Melbourne Park
• Players and the crowd turn up volume in nocturnal classic

The Australian Open will not amend its scheduling despite coming in for criticism after an epic encounter between Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis did not finish until 4am in Melbourne.

The decision to allow the match - which Murray eventually won 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5 after five hours and 45 minutes on court - to run into the early hours of the morning sparked a backlash, with concerns raised over player welfare and the benefits of playing so late.

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