NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal will have to wait at least one more day for a chance to complete his collection of grand slam titles after persistent rain washed out yesterday’s U.S. Open men’s final against Novak Djokovic.
For the third year in a row, the tournament’s men’s final was postponed until today after foul weather ruined any chance of the match proceeding as scheduled.
Rain began falling less than two hours before the match was due to begin, forcing a halt to the women’s doubles final that was nearing completion in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
About three and a half hours later, with no end in sight to the downpours, tournament officials decided to abandon play and said the final would be held at 4 p.m. (2000 GMT) today.
“Due to the continued uncertainty of the weather forecast for the remainder of the evening, and with the desire to be fair to the players and to our fans, the U.S. Open men’s single championship will be postponed until Monday,” tournament organisers said in a statement.
