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Storm Damage Forces Delay of Berlin Open Final

Tournament officials say thunderstorms damaged the stadium’s electrical systems and flooded parts of the site, prompting a no-play-until-4:00 PM order that leaves the finals’ completion uncertain.

Overview

  • Heavy rain and thunderstorms first halted semifinal play on Saturday, June 20, with Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova later completing their wins to reach the singles final.
  • Organizers reported on Sunday that recent storms caused significant electrical and power-system damage and site flooding, and they announced there will be no play before 4:00 PM local time.
  • The doubles final was suspended during play with Ekaterina Alexandrova and Linda Noskova leading 6-3, 3-3 when the match was stopped because conditions became unsafe.
  • Tournament decisions on restart times have been driven by radar and AccuWeather forecasts, and crews have repeatedly deployed court covers and drying procedures as weather windows allowed.
  • The damage and ongoing storms complicate scheduling, affect player warm-ups and fan access, and increase the likelihood that remaining matches may be pushed later today or to a following day if conditions do not improve.