The 2026 US Open has experienced an unusual weather pattern, with rain interrupting matches since Day 1 and on Tuesday. This year’s tournament began with delays, and the situation continued on Tuesday as showers disrupted scheduled play.
All courts across Flushing Meadows have been suspended due to the ongoing rain, leaving only two covered venues active, according to athlonsports.com. Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium have remained open for play under their roof systems.
Players like Elena Rybakina, Belinda Bencic, and Maria Sakkari are among those waiting to begin their first-round matches. The weather has been unpredictable, with intermittent showers continuing throughout the day.
As of late afternoon, officials indicated that drying has begun. If no further rain occurs, play may resume after 2:45 PM EDT on the affected courts.
Despite the delays, some matches have continued on the two covered courts. Madison Keys played in Arthur Ashe Stadium against Alina Korneeva while Flavio Cobolli faced Francisco Comesana in Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Fans and players alike are hoping for better conditions to allow more matches to proceed across the grounds. The tournament has faced challenges in maintaining its planned schedule due to the persistent rain.
The US Open is now entering a critical phase of weather management as it attempts to keep matches on track.
IMAGE: Hameltion – Own work CC BY-SA 4.0 Elena Rybakina