Critical situation due to rain forecasts at the 2026 US Open
Nothing is worse for the organizers of a Grand Slam than to face rainy days in the first week of the tournament, where the density of matches to be played each day is enormous. That is the scenario they will have to face at the US Open 2026, with highly adverse weather forecasts until Thursday that could hinder the proper development of the event within the expected timeframe.
While it is true that Flushing Meadows has two courts with retractable roofs, namely the Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums, this only guarantees the completion of 8 matches, 4 on each court. After having to interrupt the Sunday session in the final segment, leaving unresolved matches for Monday, the organizers are now faced with forecasts that show a high likelihood of rain in the coming days, especially between Tuesday and Thursday.
Tuesday and Thursday, the most complicated days at the US Open 2026
Extreme humidity, high temperatures, and a high chance of thunderstorms. That is what is expected for days that could face numerous interruptions on all the outdoor courts. Rafael Jódar, for example, could see his debut greatly affected, as his first-round match against Kokkinakis is scheduled on Court 17 for this Tuesday.
It is also expected that there could be some rain showers on Monday, although somewhat more intermittently and with lower probability and intensity than on Tuesday and Thursday, the most complicated days for the tournament's progression. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops because it is a priority for the organizers of the US Open 2026 to complete the first two rounds within the planned timeframe.
In the event that the rain persists, there could be significant difficulties in running the tournament as planned, with matches accumulating from one day to the next and impacting the players' rest and the well-being of fans at this US Open.
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