The Adelaide International final saw Andrey Rublev achieve a feat that had not been done for 16 years as he beat Lloyd Harris.
Players are concerned about their welfare as the year's first grand slam prepares to get underway in difficult conditions.
World number one Ash Barty heads to the Australian Open having ended her wait for a title in her home country.
Will Novak Djokovic land an eighth Australian Open men's singles title, or could a first-time grand slam champion be crowned in Melbourne?
Ugo Humbert edged Benoit Paire to win his first ATP Tour title at the Auckland Open.
Australian Open officials convinced Rafael Nadal when the Spaniard asked about air quality in Melbourne.
Amid air quality concerns ahead of the Australian Open, Roger Federer said he was unworried.
Elena Rybakina secured her second WTA Tour title by beating Zhang Shuai in the Hobart International final.
An asthma sufferer, Petra Kvitova said poor air quality at the Australian Open was a concern.
Preparing to defend her Australian Open title, Naomi Osaka said she was more fearless a year ago.