US Open Rain Delay
Rain Cancels US Open Outside Matches Following Paula Badosa Delay
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Rain halted play at the US Open on Day 3, forcing multiple matches indoors and leaving Paula Badosa serving for victory against Daria Kasatkina when the downpour struck. Star-Telegram reported that organizers pulled players from outdoor courts and eventually cancelled all outside play for the rest of the evening, creating a scheduling crunch for Day 4.
While matches on covered courts continued — including those at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium — the rain proved too heavy to manage on unroofed courts. The decision to shut down outdoor play means Badosa's match and others will resume the following day, alongside all of Day 4's already scheduled contests.
Badosa Serving When Rain Forced Evacuation
Paula Badosa was in a strong position when the rain hit, serving to finish her match against Kasatkina on an outside court. Macon confirmed that Badosa had reached this critical moment, putting her one break away from advancing. The sudden downpour left her unable to complete the final game.
Covered Courts Keep Play Moving Forward
Not all matches stopped. Sacramento Bee noted that matches continued under roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, where Alexander Zverev and Alexandra Eala were among the players who kept competing. This split — indoor courts active, outdoor courts dark — showed how weather can fracture a tournament's rhythm.
Day 4 Scheduling Now Packed With Backlog
The cancellation of outdoor play on Day 3 night creates a logistical challenge for tournament organizers. Badosa's unfinished match must fit alongside all of Day 4's regular schedule, forcing the US Open to compress more matches into fewer courts and available hours. Officials will need to carefully stagger starts to accommodate the unexpected backlog.
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