US Open matches cancelled as players forced off court and statement released
Play on the outside courts at the US Open was cancelled early due to heavy rain at the end of the tournament's first day. Five men's singles matches and two women's singles matches were suspended until day two after organisers were forced to step in. Only the Arthur Ashe Stadium and the Louis Armstrong Stadium have roofs at Flushing Meadows, with the remaining outdoor courts not protected from the elements.
TL;DR
- Play on the US Open's outside courts was cancelled early on the first day due to heavy rain.
- Five men's singles matches and two women's singles matches were suspended and rescheduled for day two.
- Only Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium have roofs; other courts are exposed to the elements.
- Novak Djokovic was defeated in his first-round match against Mariano Navone, which continued under a roof.
- Djokovic cited physical issues, including vomiting and cramping, as contributing factors to his loss.