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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Rain delays disrupt U.S. Open schedule as players advance to second and third rounds

Persistent rain at the U.S. Open has caused significant scheduling delays, forcing some players to complete first-round matches while others have already advanced to the third round. Play remains restricted to stadiums with retractable roofs, while matches on outside courts face frequent suspensions and rescheduling.

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Why It Matters

The weather-related scheduling backlog affects the tournament timeline, player preparation, and the progression of matches for both men's and women's singles competitors.

Key Facts

  • Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in 56 minutes to reach the third round.
  • Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-5.
  • Daniil Medvedev defeated Sebastian Gorzny 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.
  • Rain caused play to be suspended on outside courts for a second consecutive day.
  • The U.S. Open first round, originally scheduled for three days, has extended into a fourth day due to weather.
  • Alex de Minaur defeated Andrea Guerrieri 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 after his match was moved twice.
  • Paula Badosa defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-4.
  • Bu Yunchaokete defeated Rafael Jodar 6-2, 6-1, 6-1.
  • Alex Michelsen defeated No. 16 seed Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
  • Karolina Muchova defeated Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-0.
  • Marta Kostyuk defeated Sloane Stephens 6-1, 7-5.

Who's Mentioned

personDaniil Medvedev“No. 7 seed who advanced.”personJessica Pegula“No. 3 seed who advanced to the third round.”locationArthur Ashe Stadium“Venue with a roof allowing uninterrupted play.”locationLouis Armstrong Stadium“Venue with a roof allowing uninterrupted play.”personBen Shelton“No. 8 seed who advanced to the third round.”personSofia Kenin“2020 Australian Open champion defeated by Pegula.”