Berlin Tennis Open final delayed due to severe thunderstorm evacuation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Berlin Open women's tennis tournament experienced a venue evacuation due to a severe thunderstorm on June 21. The final match between Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova has been delayed, originally scheduled to start at noon (1000 GMT). Organizers had prepared for adverse weather but reported that the storm's intensity required immediate action. Flooding has affected the grounds and safety checks must be completed before play can resume. A reopening is not expected before 4pm (1400 GMT).
- •Severe storm caused evacuation at the Berlin Open.
- •Final match between Pegula and Noskova delayed.
- •Venue infrastructure and technical systems damaged.
- •Flooding has impeded play and safety checks are ongoing.
- •Play may resume after 4pm (1400 GMT).
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Nosková stuns Pegula in Berlin after final delayed due to storms
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Berlin Tennis Open evacuated in severe storm, final delayed
"A severe thunderstorm with torrential rain has led to a venue evacuation at the Berlin Open women's tennis tournament and a delay of the final between Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova. Organizers said on Sunday that they were prepared for the forecast weather and made precautionary measures but that "the intensity and speed of the storm made additional actions necessary at very short notice.
"Linda Nosková surprised Jessica Pegula to win the Berlin Tennis Open grass event 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday following a severe thunderstorm and a big delay. Lightning, high winds and torrential rain led to the Berlin venue being evacuated before the final, which eventually started five hours late.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 5:41 PMNosková stuns Pegula in Berlin after final delayed due to storms
Linda Nosková surprised Jessica Pegula to win the Berlin Tennis Open grass event 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday following a severe thunderstorm and a big delay. Lightning, high winds and torrential rain led to the Berlin venue being evacuated before the final, which eventually started five hours late.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:26 PMBerlin Tennis Open evacuated in severe storm, final delayed
A severe thunderstorm with torrential rain has led to a venue evacuation at the Berlin Open women's tennis tournament and a delay of the final between Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova. Organizers said on Sunday that they were prepared for the forecast weather and made precautionary measures but that "the intensity and speed of the storm made additional actions necessary at very short notice.
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